HVAC Project Manager

Yellowstone Local; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Company laptop provided

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

HVAC Cowboys seeks a project manager to lead high-end residential HVAC construction projects in the Austin area. You will oversee planning, design review, takeoffs, rough-in, and closeout across multiple custom homes, ensuring quality and on-schedule delivery.

The role manages about $2 million in active volume across 10–15 projects, coordinates with builders, architects, designers, homeowners, and crews, and drives profitability through budgeting, scheduling, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction project management, HVAC project management, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of residential new construction project sequencing and scheduling.
• HVAC industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, mechanical plans, and scopes of work.
• Experience performing HVAC takeoffs, material planning, and project coordination.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, ductwork, airflow, ventilation, zoning, humidity control, and building science principles.
• Experience coordinating field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues proactively and develop effective solutions.
• Experience with project budgeting, labor tracking, change orders, and profitability management.
• Proficiency with project management software, spreadsheets, email, and digital documentation tools.
• Experience with ServiceTitan, Buildertrend, Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar platforms is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel between job sites throughout the Austin area

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-end residential HVAC construction projects from planning through project completion.
• Oversee approximately $2 million in active construction volume across 10 to 15 custom home projects.
• Coordinate project activities from design review, HVAC takeoffs, rough-in, trim-out, startup, final punch, and closeout.
• Review construction drawings, HVAC plans, specifications, mechanical designs, and load calculations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, material requirements, equipment procurement, and crew assignments.
• Coordinate with builders, general contractors, architects, designers, homeowners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Lead daily and weekly crew planning to ensure projects remain properly staffed and on schedule.
• Identify design conflicts, airflow concerns, duct routing challenges, access issues, and construction obstacles before they impact project timelines.
• Manage job costing, labor utilization, budgets, change orders, project profitability, and schedule impacts.
• Conduct jobsite visits, quality control inspections, field coordination meetings, and progress reviews.
• Support installation teams with technical guidance, project sequencing, and problem resolution.
• Maintain project documentation, schedule updates, communication logs, and accountability across assigned projects.
• Ensure all HVAC installations meet company standards, local code requirements, builder expectations, and luxury residential quality standards.
• Assist in developing systems, processes, checklists, and operational improvements as the company continues to grow

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Blueprints reading

HVAC knowledge

Scheduling

Budgeting

Team coordination

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

ServiceTitan

Bluebeam

Excel

Digital documentation tools

Job description

Your Trusted HVAC Service Provider

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent HVAC Cowboys, an industry leader in high-end residential HVAC, custom home construction, building science, and system design.

If you're the type of project manager who thrives on keeping complex projects organized, crews aligned, and builders confident, this is your opportunity to lead some of the most impressive custom home HVAC projects in the Austin market.

What's in it for You?

• Compensation: $75,000 - $135,000 per year, based on experience

• Full-time position

• Performance-based bonus opportunities may be available

• Cigna healthcare benefits

• 401(k) with company match on the first 3%

• Company laptop provided

• Leadership role with a fast-growing, family-owned company

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

• Opportunity to oversee high-end custom residential HVAC projects throughout the Austin area

• Work with a team that values quality, communication, craftsmanship, and accountability

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a company focused on quality craftsmanship rather than volume production

• Work alongside experienced professionals who value building science, system performance, and attention to detail

• Play a key leadership role in shaping project management processes and department growth

• Collaborate with builders, architects, designers, homeowners, and skilled HVAC professionals on luxury residential projects

• Gain exposure to advanced HVAC system design, ventilation, zoning, humidity control, and custom home construction

• Be part of a growing company creating real leadership opportunities for high performers

• Work in an environment where proactive problem-solving and ownership are recognized and rewarded

Your New Role

• Manage multiple high-end residential HVAC construction projects from planning through project completion

• Oversee approximately $2 million in active construction volume across 10 to 15 custom home projects

• Coordinate project activities from design review, HVAC takeoffs, rough-in, trim-out, startup, final punch, and closeout

• Review construction drawings, HVAC plans, specifications, mechanical designs, and load calculations

• Develop and manage project schedules, material requirements, equipment procurement, and crew assignments

• Coordinate with builders, general contractors, architects, designers, homeowners, vendors, and internal teams

• Lead daily and weekly crew planning to ensure projects remain properly staffed and on schedule

• Identify design conflicts, airflow concerns, duct routing challenges, access issues, and construction obstacles before they impact project timelines

• Manage job costing, labor utilization, budgets, change orders, project profitability, and schedule impacts

• Conduct jobsite visits, quality control inspections, field coordination meetings, and progress reviews

• Support installation teams with technical guidance, project sequencing, and problem resolution

• Maintain project documentation, schedule updates, communication logs, and accountability across assigned projects

• Ensure all HVAC installations meet company standards, local code requirements, builder expectations, and luxury residential quality standards

• Assist in developing systems, processes, checklists, and operational improvements as the company continues to grow

• 3-5+ years of construction project management, HVAC project management, or related industry experience preferred

• Strong understanding of residential new construction project sequencing and scheduling

• HVAC industry experience strongly preferred

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, mechanical plans, and scopes of work

• Experience performing HVAC takeoffs, material planning, and project coordination

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, ductwork, airflow, ventilation, zoning, humidity control, and building science principles

• Experience coordinating field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to identify issues proactively and develop effective solutions

• Experience with project budgeting, labor tracking, change orders, and profitability management

• Proficiency with project management software, spreadsheets, email, and digital documentation tools

• Experience with ServiceTitan, Buildertrend, Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar platforms is a plus

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to travel between job sites throughout the Austin area

HVAC Cowboys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow