Manufacturing Project Manager

An established manufacturer of custom industrial and commercial HVAC equipment in the Houston, TX area is hiring a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead custom fabrication and assembly projects from kickoff to delivery. This is a made-to-order manufacturing environment — every unit is built to a customer's specific requirements, not pulled off a shelf. You'll work directly with engineering, fabrication, and assembly teams to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and matched to spec. This is a stable, established employer with real ownership over your projects and direct access to leadership. Anticipated $75K-$90K annually, based on experience Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with company match Flexible daily schedule (typical 8:00 AM–4:00 PM) Overview Own the planning and execution of custom HVAC fabrication and assembly projects start to finish Set project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables in partnership with leadership Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project or a similar tool Track budgets and drive cost accountability across each project Spot risk early and put corrective action in place before it costs time or money Coordinate engineering, fabrication, and assembly teams so nobody's waiting on anybody Serve as the main point of contact for project status with customers and leadership Walk the production floor regularly — this is not a desk-only role Preferred Skills/Experiences Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Science preferred; equivalent experience/education combination considered Minimum 5 years as a Project Manager in HVAC, fabrication, or manufacturing Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling software Comfortable splitting time between office and active shop‑floor environments Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource‑planning background Effective communicator able to lead and influence cross‑functional teams #J-18808-Ljbffr