Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager

Mobile Air Inc.; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Career development and advancement

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Mobile Air & Power Rentals in Hammond, LA is seeking a Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager to oversee large-scale HVAC installations and decommissions nationwide. The role demands strong project leadership, safety program ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with on-site teams.

You will drive mobilization, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications while traveling up to 80% to support projects, ensure milestones, and protect margins.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC rental industry or similar experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in large project management, support, restoration, or emergency response.
• Willingness to be on call after hours due to business needs.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with Microsoft products and rental/MRP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop large project plans with scarce oversight and anticipate challenges.
• Ensure safety compliance and lead safety training across projects.
• Manage full lifecycle of projects from mobilization to site restoration.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, and logistics for efficiency.
• Lead kickoff meetings and provide regular client progress updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Job description

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Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager

Full Time Hammond, LA, US

At Mobile Air & Power Rentals, we provide innovative cooling, heating, dehumidification, and power solutions for our customers nationwide. We rent out a vast array of equipment, including portable air conditioners, chillers, heaters, and generators, helping clients save time and money while enhancing their operations and memorable events.

We are immediately hiring a Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires at least 80% travel to support on-site projects, equipment installations, and customer engagements.

Why Mobile Air?

• Full-time positions
• Competitive pay with quarterly bonus opportunities
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays)
• Career development and advancement potential
• Employee discount programs

Position Overview:

The Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager is responsible for managing large projects, including disaster relief, emergency response, and major projects across the United States. This position will be responsible for the ongoing management of key metrics to assure employees, customer and financial goals are being achieved on projects.

Principle Duties

• Involved in developing large project plans, objectives and resource needs with minimal oversight. Anticipates potential challenges.
• The Major Projects Manager is accountable for ensuring all project-related activities adhere to safety standards, reducing risks to employees, clients, and the business. Examples of this includes:
• Develops and Implements Safety Plans
• Conducts Risk Assessments and Hazard Analysis
  
• Ensures compliance with Safety Regulations
  
• Leads Project Specific Safety Training and Education
  
• Fosters a Safety-First Culture
  
• Monitors and Enforces Safety Standards on projects
  
• Collaborates with Stakeholders on Safety Initiatives
  
• Stays informed on Industry Safety Trends
  
• Oversees cross functional teams, aligns efforts across departments and resolves minor conflicts independently.
• Communicates project updates to team members and stakeholders, often using predefined templates. Escalates issues to management in a timely manner.
• Proactively identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Time and budget management of projects, optimizing resource allocation, adjusts schedules dynamically to address delays or changes.
• Produces detailed reports as needed.
• Owns the Major projects associated with Large projects (Data center, etc.) Disaster Recovery, Emergency response, and Restoration.
• Works with cross functional and branch management to pull in the resources and skills needed to support the project.
• Coordinates resource requirements with Regional Service Managers.
• Confirms business is being conducted in alignment with core values and following SOP’s.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technical Field Responsibilities (Installation & Decommissioning)

• Perform site surveys and prepare for installation and decommissioning of large projects.
• Install and decommission temporary HVAC and power equipment (e.g., generators, chillers, air handlers, pumps, hose/cable runs, and temporary distribution).
• Support start-up/commissioning, perform basic troubleshooting, and complete punch-list items.
• Label/work-area organization, redline as-builts, and ensure site restoration at decommissioning.

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage full lifecycle: mobilization, installation, commissioning, demobilization, and site restoration.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, and logistics to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
• Maintain daily logs, documentation, and photo records for project transparency.
• Build and maintain project budgets; monitor cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Ensure accurate billing of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Capture and secure approved change orders to protect gross margin.
• Partner with AR to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Track and report key financial performance metrics including margin vs. estimate, utilization, and WIP accuracy.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Lead kickoff meetings, job walks, and progress updates with clients.
• Support Sales with pre-bid technical input and scope reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during project execution, ensuring clear communication on scope, status, and issues.
• Manage RFIs, scope adjustments, and contract compliance in coordination with leadership

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC rental industry or similar experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in large project management, support, restoration, or emergency response in equipment and technician deployment, including securing outside resources to support our activities in these large projects.
• This position requires after hours support due to the nature of our rental business. The candidate must understand and accept the responsibility to be on call for after hour support to the project, team and their customers.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required, and experience with an MRP or Rental software package desired.
• Must be a proven self-starter and able to work without supervision.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended stays (greater than 5 days) for special projects associated with major projects, disaster recovery, restoration, and emergency response projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety: TRIR, near-miss reporting, closure of corrective actions.
• Delivery: On-time milestone completion and adherence to project schedules.
• Financial: Gross margin retention, approved change order capture, DSO reduction.
• Quality/Customer: Rework/punch-list rates, client satisfaction scores (CSAT/NPS).