Project Manager

Description

Nailor Industries, Inc. is an industry leading global manufacturer of commercial HVAC air distribution and control products. We are seeking a suitably qualified Project Manager for our subsidiary, Thermal Corporation, a manufacturer of Custom and Mission Critical Air Handler Product lines. The successful candidate will become a key contributor in the continual growth of our business objectives.

Summary

The Project Manager builds strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, earning trust through collaboration and consistent results. In this role, they serve as a valued contributor and leader who brings clarity and alignment to cross-functional work. This position manages projects of moderate scope, complexity, and financial impact for our custom designed Air Handler Units. The Project Manager is expected to work with appropriate autonomy while ensuring decisions and actions remain aligned with project requirements and organizational expectations. This role serves as the progression step between Sales, Engineering, and Production control and Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the on-time delivery of projects and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedule, managing workflow of projects.
• Develop strong, trust-based relationships with customers by maintaining open communication, understanding their needs, and delivering on commitments.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Cook up cross-functional contributions and ensure accountability across teams.
• Build commitment through collaboration, engaging stakeholders early and fostering shared ownership of deliverables.
• Navigate moderate levels of ambiguity, aligning diverse perspectives toward common outcomes.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; create mitigation plans and escalate when necessary.
• Evaluate and manage scope changes through the change order processes.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem resolution.
• Ensure quality reviews of deliverables, documentation, and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, efficiency, and predictability.
• Lead resolution of product or manufacturing issues by leveraging technical understanding, coordinating cross-functional teams, and developing creative solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide clear, timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders, supporting alignment and informed decision-making.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Custom Air Handler Project Manager experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 3 years of related industry experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to apply standard project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience working directly with customers in a project-based environment, demonstrating strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred, particularly in roles involving procurement, engineering, operations, or customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans, schedules, technical drawings, and contract specifications.

Specific Skills Requirements

• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact well with customers on the phone and in person is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solving and analytic skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer-based skills.
• Familiarity with CAD software a plus.
• Must be highly motivated and self-driven.

Physical Demands

Move, transport and handle equipment as necessary at tradeshows, lab testing or for presentations. Ability to carry luggage for travel.

About the Role

Nailor Industries, Inc., operating under Nailor International Group, is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters located in Houston, TX. The group consists of several business units: Nailor (Air Control & Distribution products, Terminal Units, Electric Duct Heaters), Engineered Comfort (Fan Coil Units), Thermal Corporation (Custom Air Handlers, Blower Coils), Klean Aire (Filter Housings), Engineered Acoustics (Duct Silencers), Manufactured Air Products [MAP] (Air Control & Distribution products), Nailor GTA and Advanced Air (UK). Nailor Industries has 10 manufacturing facilities totaling over 1,000,000 square feet strategically located in the US (Houston & Las Vegas), Canada (Toronto & Calgary), and United Kingdom. Nailor provides high quality, low-cost commercial and industrial HVAC products with the best lead times in the industry. Utilizing an international network of top-tier manufacturing representatives, working together we exceed the expectations of customers around the world. As a commitment to push the industry forward and continue our mission to innovate, our Houston facility houses a 40,000 square foot laboratory designed for research and development of many types of products in any given environment desired. Nailor is committed to providing innovative HVAC products backed by unparalleled customer service through a network of professional and knowledgeable manufacturer’s representatives. Nailor offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance, eight paid holidays, paid vacations, Life Insurance / Accidental Death Benefits, 401K Retirement Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Benefits

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