Mobile Air & Power Rentals
At Mobile Air & Power Rentals, we provide innovative cooling, heating, dehumidification, and power solutions nationwide. We rent a wide array of equipment, including portable air conditioners, chillers, heaters, and generators, helping clients save time and money while enhancing their operations and events.
We are immediately hiring a
Major Projects Manager
to join our dynamic team. This role requires at least 50% travel to support on?site projects, equipment installations, and customer engagements. Why Mobile Air?
Perks include full?time positions, competitive pay with quarterly bonus opportunities, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off, career development, and employee discount programs. Position Overview
The Major Projects Manager manages large projects, including disaster relief, emergency response, and major projects across the United States. The manager keeps key metrics to assure employee, customer, and financial goals are achieved on projects. Principal Duties Develop large project plans, objectives, and resource needs with minimal oversight and anticipate potential challenges. Ensure all project?related activities adhere to safety standards, reducing risks to employees, clients, and the business. Develop and implement safety plans, conduct risk assessments, lead safety training, foster a safety?first culture, monitor and enforce safety standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and stay informed on industry trends. Oversee cross?functional teams, align efforts across departments, and resolve minor conflicts independently. Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders; use predefined templates; elevate issues to management promptly. Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Manage time and budget, optimize resource allocation, and adjust schedules dynamically to address delays or changes. Produce detailed reports and own major projects such as data center disaster recovery, emergency response, and restoration. Work with cross?functional and branch management to pull in resources and skills needed to support the project; coordinate resource requirements with Regional Service Managers; confirm business aligns with core values and SOPs; perform 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 (generators, chillers, air handlers, pumps, hose/cable runs, and temporary distribution). Support start?up/commissioning, perform basic troubleshooting, and complete punch?list items. Label and organize work area, redline as?builds, and ensure site restoration at decommissioning.
Project Planning & Execution
Create detailed project plans including SOW, schedules, submittals, and resource allocation. 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.
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 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. Minimum 2 years experience in large project management, support, restoration, or emergency response in equipment and technician deployment, including securing outside resources to support large projects. After?hour support due to rental business nature; must be on call for after?hour support to project, team, and customers. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required; experience with an MRP or rental software package desired. Self?starter who works without supervision. Willing to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended stays 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).
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Major Projects Manager
to join our dynamic team. This role requires at least 50% travel to support on?site projects, equipment installations, and customer engagements. Why Mobile Air?
Perks include full?time positions, competitive pay with quarterly bonus opportunities, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off, career development, and employee discount programs. Position Overview
The Major Projects Manager manages large projects, including disaster relief, emergency response, and major projects across the United States. The manager keeps key metrics to assure employee, customer, and financial goals are achieved on projects. Principal Duties Develop large project plans, objectives, and resource needs with minimal oversight and anticipate potential challenges. Ensure all project?related activities adhere to safety standards, reducing risks to employees, clients, and the business. Develop and implement safety plans, conduct risk assessments, lead safety training, foster a safety?first culture, monitor and enforce safety standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and stay informed on industry trends. Oversee cross?functional teams, align efforts across departments, and resolve minor conflicts independently. Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders; use predefined templates; elevate issues to management promptly. Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Manage time and budget, optimize resource allocation, and adjust schedules dynamically to address delays or changes. Produce detailed reports and own major projects such as data center disaster recovery, emergency response, and restoration. Work with cross?functional and branch management to pull in resources and skills needed to support the project; coordinate resource requirements with Regional Service Managers; confirm business aligns with core values and SOPs; perform 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 (generators, chillers, air handlers, pumps, hose/cable runs, and temporary distribution). Support start?up/commissioning, perform basic troubleshooting, and complete punch?list items. Label and organize work area, redline as?builds, and ensure site restoration at decommissioning.
Project Planning & Execution
Create detailed project plans including SOW, schedules, submittals, and resource allocation. 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.
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 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. Minimum 2 years experience in large project management, support, restoration, or emergency response in equipment and technician deployment, including securing outside resources to support large projects. After?hour support due to rental business nature; must be on call for after?hour support to project, team, and customers. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required; experience with an MRP or rental software package desired. Self?starter who works without supervision. Willing to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended stays 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).
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