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Project Manager II
role at Comfort Systems USA.
Position Overview The Project Manager (PM) II role is to provide management for TAS projects, focusing on moderate to high complexity data center infrastructure and turnkey construction projects. The PM II directs all phases of projects from inception through completion and serves as the customer advocate to ensure on-time delivery within budgets. The PM II plays a proactive role in problem identification and resolution and is able to execute multiple projects simultaneously depending on complexity.
Key Job Responsibilities PROPOSAL STAGE
Provide assistance to the Proposal Department in providing construction cost interface from the Installation Contractor.
Manage the preliminary design process as it pertains to the solicitation of bids from Installation Contractors and other suppliers.
Provide guidance to Sales and Proposal in fine‑tuning of the project scope and pre‑award budgets.
Negotiate moderate commercial issues with vendors and customers with support from Senior Management.
Assist in the development of requirements and division of responsibilities, providing guidance to Application Engineering on scope and pre‑award budgets.
Project Award
At the time of project order (and subsequent project kick‑off meeting) the Project Manager assumes full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction execution. The Project Manager will also be active in the contract pre‑award stage to ensure clear definitions of project scope of work, schedule and appropriate budget controls.
Engineering & Fabrication
Primary focal point for project written and verbal communication between TAS and the customer.
Provide mentoring and guidance to Assistant Project Managers assigned to the project team.
Work closely with the Master Scheduler in determining the project start‑to‑finish schedule.
Responsible for internal distribution of all project related documentation for review and revisions as required.
Interact with suppliers on all scope, commercial, and schedule issues.
Orchestrate the internal resources needed for project execution (Materials Management, Document Control, QA/QC, Fabrication, Engineering, and Service).
Prepare scope related documents such as a Master Document List and Project Document Distribution Lists.
Conduct periodic project budget reviews and prepare forecasts to completion.
Solicit and review project specific accounting data for budget analysis and forecasting.
Contract/Construction
Assume full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction issues.
The Project Manager is the customer’s single contact point for all technical issues.
Promptly issue all field construction documents to installation contractors after receipt of order.
Coordinate with the Project Engineer designated by the Engineering Manager for equipment selections, ongoing production issues, purchasing, production control, etc.
Field all inquiries from the customer and the customer’s main EPC contractor where applicable; ensure the Project Engineer compiles and transmits all O&M information.
Coordinate payment issues, attempting to maximize leverage between payments to installation contractors and suppliers, and invoicing to the customer. Protect against scope creep and solicit project change orders where appropriate.
Implement risk management processes throughout the project life cycle and ensure lessons learned are captured.
Startup And Closeout
Coordinate with the Service Department in the start‑up, commissioning, and training needs of the project by providing all technical references and coordinating schedules with the customer.
Expedite project closeout and release of any related retainage.
Implement a warranty kick‑off meeting with the Service Department.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.
Job Skills
Sound knowledge of business management principles, practices and procedures and strong negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to set priorities and work independently.
Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Hands‑on experience in managing project scope related to data center construction projects, including developing project management plans, schedules, staffing plans, budgets (ETC/EACs), risk management, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
Strong crossover skills in HVAC, civil/structural/mechanical design, power wiring, controls architecture, modular system design and manufacturing.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and database usage.
Familiarity with ANSI, ASME, API, and OSHA Standards.
Relevant Work Experience
5+ years of data center construction project experience.
5+ years of experience with internet technology companies is a plus.
5+ years of experience in Project Management with significant experience in a packaged equipment type of environment.
Experience with industrial HVAC, energy service contracting (ESCO), or central refrigeration plant.
Gas turbine power generation experience.
Project cost estimating, construction management, and familiarity with insurance and bonds.
Education And Training
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year engineering program.
PC, PE, or PMP license/certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Position is at least 80%–95% at a desk working with a computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.
Company Overview TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to more than 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities.
Important Notice: TAS has a tobacco‑free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off‑premises or take “smoking” breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, products such as cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Construction
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Project Manager II
role at Comfort Systems USA.
Position Overview The Project Manager (PM) II role is to provide management for TAS projects, focusing on moderate to high complexity data center infrastructure and turnkey construction projects. The PM II directs all phases of projects from inception through completion and serves as the customer advocate to ensure on-time delivery within budgets. The PM II plays a proactive role in problem identification and resolution and is able to execute multiple projects simultaneously depending on complexity.
Key Job Responsibilities PROPOSAL STAGE
Provide assistance to the Proposal Department in providing construction cost interface from the Installation Contractor.
Manage the preliminary design process as it pertains to the solicitation of bids from Installation Contractors and other suppliers.
Provide guidance to Sales and Proposal in fine‑tuning of the project scope and pre‑award budgets.
Negotiate moderate commercial issues with vendors and customers with support from Senior Management.
Assist in the development of requirements and division of responsibilities, providing guidance to Application Engineering on scope and pre‑award budgets.
Project Award
At the time of project order (and subsequent project kick‑off meeting) the Project Manager assumes full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction execution. The Project Manager will also be active in the contract pre‑award stage to ensure clear definitions of project scope of work, schedule and appropriate budget controls.
Engineering & Fabrication
Primary focal point for project written and verbal communication between TAS and the customer.
Provide mentoring and guidance to Assistant Project Managers assigned to the project team.
Work closely with the Master Scheduler in determining the project start‑to‑finish schedule.
Responsible for internal distribution of all project related documentation for review and revisions as required.
Interact with suppliers on all scope, commercial, and schedule issues.
Orchestrate the internal resources needed for project execution (Materials Management, Document Control, QA/QC, Fabrication, Engineering, and Service).
Prepare scope related documents such as a Master Document List and Project Document Distribution Lists.
Conduct periodic project budget reviews and prepare forecasts to completion.
Solicit and review project specific accounting data for budget analysis and forecasting.
Contract/Construction
Assume full customer interface for engineering, delivery, and construction issues.
The Project Manager is the customer’s single contact point for all technical issues.
Promptly issue all field construction documents to installation contractors after receipt of order.
Coordinate with the Project Engineer designated by the Engineering Manager for equipment selections, ongoing production issues, purchasing, production control, etc.
Field all inquiries from the customer and the customer’s main EPC contractor where applicable; ensure the Project Engineer compiles and transmits all O&M information.
Coordinate payment issues, attempting to maximize leverage between payments to installation contractors and suppliers, and invoicing to the customer. Protect against scope creep and solicit project change orders where appropriate.
Implement risk management processes throughout the project life cycle and ensure lessons learned are captured.
Startup And Closeout
Coordinate with the Service Department in the start‑up, commissioning, and training needs of the project by providing all technical references and coordinating schedules with the customer.
Expedite project closeout and release of any related retainage.
Implement a warranty kick‑off meeting with the Service Department.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.
Job Skills
Sound knowledge of business management principles, practices and procedures and strong negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to set priorities and work independently.
Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Hands‑on experience in managing project scope related to data center construction projects, including developing project management plans, schedules, staffing plans, budgets (ETC/EACs), risk management, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
Strong crossover skills in HVAC, civil/structural/mechanical design, power wiring, controls architecture, modular system design and manufacturing.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and database usage.
Familiarity with ANSI, ASME, API, and OSHA Standards.
Relevant Work Experience
5+ years of data center construction project experience.
5+ years of experience with internet technology companies is a plus.
5+ years of experience in Project Management with significant experience in a packaged equipment type of environment.
Experience with industrial HVAC, energy service contracting (ESCO), or central refrigeration plant.
Gas turbine power generation experience.
Project cost estimating, construction management, and familiarity with insurance and bonds.
Education And Training
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year engineering program.
PC, PE, or PMP license/certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Position is at least 80%–95% at a desk working with a computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.
Company Overview TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to more than 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities.
Important Notice: TAS has a tobacco‑free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off‑premises or take “smoking” breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, products such as cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Construction
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