HVAC Manufacturing Project Lead

Custom Air Products & Services Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead custom HVAC projects from initiation to completion, coordinating engineering, production, and leadership teams to meet deadlines and budgets.

You will review scope, schedules, and costs, develop detailed plans, monitor progress, and report status to stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HVAC/manufacturing project management are preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in HVAC, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Strong decision-making, delegation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of custom HVAC fabrication and assembly projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables in collaboration with leadership.
• Identify project tasks, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project or similar tools.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Track and manage project budgets to ensure cost control and financial accountability.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide direction, support, and coordination to cross-functional teams including engineering, fabrication, and assembly.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure accountability across the project team.
• Foster collaboration and maintain clear communication among stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports outlining project status, risks, challenges, and solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Budgeting & cost control

Communication & leadership

Time management

Adaptability

Scheduling tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead custom HVAC projects from initiation to completion, coordinating engineering, production, and leadership teams to meet deadlines and budgets.

You will review scope, schedules, and costs, develop detailed plans, monitor progress, and report status to stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HVAC/manufacturing project management are preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills.