Lead Tech/Major Projects Manager

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

• 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
• Maintains 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
• Owes 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

Technical Field Responsibilities

• 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

• Create detailed project plans including SOW, schedules, submittals, resource allocation
• Manage full lifecycle: mobilization, installation, commissioning, demobilization, and site restoration
• Cook up technicians, subcontractors, and logistics to maximize efficiency and resource utilization
• Maintain daily logs, documentation, and photo records for project transparency

Financial Management

• 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
• 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