Sr. Project Manager - Chillers (51165)

ETO Project Manager For Chillers

Gradian specializes in delivering Engineer-to-Order (ETO) heat rejection systems including air-cooled and liquid-cooled chiller solutions for mission-critical data center and industrial applications. As part of the developing Enterprise Program Management office, the ETO Project Manager for Chillers is the single-threaded owner responsible for managing all chiller project activities from approved submittal through manufacturing, factory testing, shipment, delivery, site commissioning, and project close-out. This role ensures consistent communication, disciplined document control, and coordinated execution across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Customer stakeholdersdirectly supporting the standardized processes and tools defined by the PMO, including the Communication Plan, ETO workflow, responsibility matrix, Request for Information (RFI)/Submittal procedures, Decisions Log, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

• Customer & Communication Leadership
• Project Execution & Control
• Logistics, Delivery Coordination
• Financial & Change Control Management
• Continuous Improvement & PMO Development

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Required: 25 years of project management experience in ETO manufacturing or engineered-systems environments e.g., HVAC, mechanical/chiller systems, industrial equipment).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams/SharePoint); ability to work with Gantt-style schedules.
• Ability to learn Gradian's engineered products, workflow sequences, and PMO processes quickly.
• Preferred: Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Salesforce, IFS, SAP) a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, engineering drawing review, and formal document control.
• Familiarity with chiller equipment and terminology, such as air-cooled and water/liquid-cooled chillers, compressors, refrigeration circuits, tonnage sizing, and heat rejection equipment (cooling towers, dry/adiabatic coolers) or surrogate oil and gas fluid systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months (company-supported).
• Experience with RFI/Submittal workflows or disciplined project documentation.

Key Competencies

• High-Volume Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, multi-month projects concurrently.
• Tracking & Tooling: Maintain timelines, budgets, and resource allocation using software like Asana.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Strong communication, customer-management, and documentation skills.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project roadblocks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Team Motivation: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Cross-functional Alignment: Drive execution across diverse teams without direct authority.
• Task Delegation: Assign clear ownership of deliverables based on team member strengths.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO Statement MAS HVAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at MAS HVAC are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.