HVAC Manufacturing Project Lead

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc.; Manvel (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver custom HVAC projects from initiation to completion.

The role partners with engineering, production, and leadership to meet schedules, budgets, and customer specifications. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed plans with MS Project, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Manage project changes, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct project evaluations and assess results to support continuous improvement.
• 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

PM experience

HVAC industry

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Budgeting

Scheduling

Decision making

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver custom HVAC projects from initiation to completion.

The role partners with engineering, production, and leadership to meet schedules, budgets, and customer specifications. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed plans with MS Project, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.