Project Manager

Dunham-Bush USA; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager at Dunham-Bush USA oversees chiller projects from order receipt through final completion, serving as the primary customer contact and coordinating with sales engineering, factory operations, logistics, and service teams to deliver on time and to customer satisfaction.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 5–7 years of project management in HVAC or industrial equipment, and ability to read mechanical/electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects after handoff from Sales Engineering.
• Review project scope, schedules, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate factory witness testing with customers, engineers, and production teams.
• Manage delivery schedules and communicate site requirements to logistics.
• Track shipped-loose items and resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with customers and service teams.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues affecting timelines or performance.
• Prepare and deliver closeout documents, including manuals, warranties, and as-built documentation.
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Maintain accurate project records and status updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Reading drawings

ERP/CRM software experience

Chiller/rotating equipment familiarity

Education

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

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/CRM software

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for managing chiller projects from order receipt through final completion. This role serves as the main point of contact for customers and coordinates with sales engineering, factory operations, logistics, and service teams to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of projects after handoff from Sales Engineering
• Review project scope, schedules, specifications, and customer requirements
• Coordinate factory witness testing with customers, engineers, and production teams
• Manage delivery schedules and communicate site requirements to logistics
• Track shipped-loose items and resolve delivery discrepancies
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with customers and service teams
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues affecting timelines or performance
• Prepare and deliver closeout documents, including manuals, warranties, and as-built documentation
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout project execution
• Maintain accurate project records and status updates

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 5–7 years of project management experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or related industries
• Chiller or rotating equipment experience preferred
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and project specifications
• Knowledge of chilled water systems and HVAC fundamentals preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• ERP/CRM or project management software experience preferred
• PMP certification is a plus but not required

Core Competencies:

• Project coordination and execution
• Customer communication and relationship management
• Technical understanding of HVAC systems
• Time management and organization
• Problem-solving and follow-through
• Office-based with occasional travel to factories, customer sites, and project meetings