HVAC Project Manager: Lead Scheduling & Field Execution

IES Residential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

IES Residential seeks an experienced HVAC Project Manager to oversee field and office coordination from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence across residential construction projects in Houston. You will lead schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, and customer communications.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project management within construction or residential services, strong HVAC knowledge, leadership skills, and proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, installation practices, construction operations, and scheduling.
• Ability to read HVAC drawings, specs, equipment schedules, contracts, and related docs.
• Strong leadership, organization, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project/financial records.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PM software.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong customer-service and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and drive projects to completion.
• Professional demeanor with customers and partners.
• English language proficiency required; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor plans, material requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate HVAC installation activities with field staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review plans, specs, contracts, and equipment schedules for accuracy.
• Monitor progress, labor productivity, material usage, costs, and overall performance.
• Oversee purchasing, delivery, and availability of HVAC equipment and materials.
• Lead project meetings and communicate status, risks, and needs to stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, submittals, change orders, POs, schedules, and reports.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with plans, codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, start-up, punch-list, warranty, and closeout.
• Support billing, invoicing, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Build positive relationships with customers, builders, subcontractors, vendors, and teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Project scheduling

Leadership & organization

Multitasking in construction

Communication skills

Budget management

Attention to detail

Independence & collaboration

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering or related field

Industry certifications or licenses (where required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project-management software

Job description

IES Residential seeks an experienced HVAC Project Manager to oversee field and office coordination from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence across residential construction projects in Houston. You will lead schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, and customer communications.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project management within construction or residential services, strong HVAC knowledge, leadership skills, and proficiency with MS Office and