HVAC Project Manager

IES Residential Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced HVAC Project Manager to safeguard project safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance from kickoff to closeout.

You will coordinate with customers, builders, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery of HVAC installations. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of PM experience in construction or related fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and PM software.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience preferred.
• Construction, residential services, or related industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor plans, material requirements, and project timelines.
• Coordinate HVAC installation activities with field supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, builders, customers, and other trades.
• Review HVAC plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, equipment schedules, and project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor progress, labor productivity, material usage, costs, and overall performance to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate purchasing, delivery, and availability of HVAC equipment, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate status, scheduling needs, risks, and expectations to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, installation concerns, delays, equipment issues, and other project risks.
• Ensure HVAC work complies with plans, codes, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, start-up, punch-list, warranty, and closeout.
• Support project billing, invoicing, forecasting, cost reporting, and other financial activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, builders, subcontractors, vendors, and teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Reading HVAC drawings

Leadership

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Customer service

Team leadership

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / related field

Industry certifications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project-management software

Job description

General Job Description

Position Overview

The HVAC Project Manager role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, from kickoff to completion, and in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, and company quality standards. The HVAC Project Manager works closely with customers, builders, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal departments to coordinate labor, materials, schedules, documentation, and financial performance while supporting successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor plans, material requirements, and project timelines.
• Coordinate HVAC installation activities with field supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, builders, customers, and other trades.
• Review HVAC plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, equipment schedules, and project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor project progress, labor productivity, material usage, costs, and overall performance to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate the purchasing, delivery, and availability of HVAC equipment, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate project status, scheduling needs, risks, and expectations to internal and external stakeholders.Manage project documentation, including contracts, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, schedules, inspection records, and progress reports
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, installation concerns, delays, equipment issues, and other project risks.Ensure HVAC work complies with approved plans, manufacturer specifications, applicable building and mechanical codes, safety requirements, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, start-up activities, punch-list items, warranty matters, and project closeout.
• Support project billing, invoicing, forecasting, cost reporting, and other financial activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, builders, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years of Experience

2-4

Specific Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, installation practices, construction operations, and project scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, contracts, scopes of work, and related documentation.
• Strong leadership, organization, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project and financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction or project-management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with office and field teams.
• Strong customer-service and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Professional and respectful demeanor when working with customers, coworkers, vendors, and business partners.
• English speaking, reading, and writing skills preferred and required where necessary to perform the position’s duties.
• Spanish-speaking skills are preferred.
• Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screenings, including background and motor vehicle record checks.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of project management experience preferred.
• Construction, residential services, or related industry experience preferred.
• Previous experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements

• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO & Affiant Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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