Mobile Air & Power Rentals · 10 hours ago
Major Projects Manager
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMobile Air & Power Rentals provides innovative cooling, heating, dehumidification, and power solutions for customers nationwide. The Major Projects Manager is responsible for managing large projects, ensuring safety standards are met, and optimizing resource allocation while maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturingRental Property
Responsibilities
Involved in developing large project plans, objectives and resource needs with minimal oversight. Anticipates potential challenges
The Major Projects Manager is accountable for ensuring all project-related activities adhere to safety standards, reducing risks to employees, clients, and the business. Examples of this includes:
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
Monitors and Enforces 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
Owns 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
Performs other duties as assigned
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
Create detailed project plans including SOW, schedules, submittals, 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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Full-time positions
Competitive pay with quarterly bonus opportunities
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401k with company match
Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays)
Career development and advancement potential
Employee discount programs
Company
Mobile Air & Power Rentals
Mobile Air & Power Rentals provides a range of temporary equipment such as air conditioners, chillers, heaters, dehumidifiers, and HEPA filtration equipment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase