Comfort Systems USA · 1 day ago
Assistant Product Manager I
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expComfort Systems USA is a Houston-headquartered company seeking an Assistant Product Manager I to support project management functions. The role involves managing key tasks within projects and serving as a backup interface with customers and internal resources.
ConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialService Industry
Responsibilities
Manages a major task or a function of a project
Serves as supporting or back up customer interface at the technical task level
Serves as supporting or back up interface with the internal resources at the technical and commercial task level
Provide assistance to Application Engineering 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 Application Engineering in fine-tuning of the project scope and pre-award budgets
Primary focal point for project written and verbal communication between TAS and the customer
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
Interacts with suppliers on all scope, commercial, and schedule issues
Responsible for orchestrating the internal resources needed for project execution (ie Materials Management, Document Control, QA/QC, Fabrication, Engineering, and Service)
Responsible for preparation of scope related documents such as a Master Document Lists, and Project Document Distribution Lists, 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
Assumes 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 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). The Project manager ensures that the Project Engineer compiles and transmits all O&M information
Coordinate payment issues, attempting to maximize our leverage between payments to our installation contractors and suppliers, and invoicing to our customer. The Project Manager protects against scope creep and solicits project change orders where appropriate
The Project Manager implements risk management processes throughout the project life cycle and ensures lessons learned are captured
Coordinates with the Service Department in the start-up, commissioning, and training needs of the project by providing all technical references and by coordinating schedules with the Customer
Expedites project closeout and release of any related retainage
Implements a warranty kick-off meeting with the Service Department
Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS
Qualification
Required
2 years of project experience as a project engineer, application engineer or similar role that has project experience with activities on a project or directly supporting the activities of a project
Sound knowledge of business management principles, practices and procedures and strong negotiations skills
Strong contract management skills/experience
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skill
Ability to set priorities and work independently
Strong crossover skills in the areas of refrigeration principles, civil/structural/mechanical design, power wiring, and controls architecture
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, ERP, and other databases
Familiarity with ANSI, ASME, API, and OSHA Standards
Minimum 2 years' experience in Project Engineering or Project Management with significant level of experience in a packaged equipment
Industrial HVAC, energy service contracting (ESCO), geothermal process, or data centers
Power generation experience
Project cost estimating, project management, construction management, risk management, vendor management, and familiar with insurance and bonding
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program
Ability to work in field construction locations, including climbing ladders
Extensive travel to both domestic and international job sites
Preferred
P.E. license and financial course work/degree would be a plus
A substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree
Company
Comfort Systems USA
Comfort Systems USA is a national heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) company
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-06-27IPO
Leadership Team
Trent McKenna
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Briston Blair
Senior Vice President, Innovation & Strategy | Digital & Workforce Transformation, Operations, M&A
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