Head of Project Management

Custom Mechanical Solutions delivers energy-efficient HVAC systems across the Pacific Northwest, with deep expertise in healthcare, education, data centers, and retrofit projects. We work with top manufacturers to meet performance and sustainability goals—always focused on quality, care, and progress.

At CMS, you’ll join a team that supports your development and gives you space to make an impact. We review every application carefully and appreciate your interest in growing your career with our team.

The Project Manager II leads the administration, execution, and delivery of complex commercial heating and cooling equipment projects, ensuring exceptional customer outcomes while providing leadership and guidance to the team. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver who can successfully manage high-value, complex projects, anticipate challenges before they arise, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, vendors and customers.

Benefits: This position is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options.

Project Leadership & Execution

Manages mid-to-large-sized HVAC equipment projects with increased complexity, scope and customer demands

Manages 30-35 HVAC equipment projects concurrently with varying scope and dollar value, typically ranging from $1M to $5M

Oversees project execution from initiation to completion with minimal supervision

Coordinates with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success

Manages project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards

Anticipates project risks and develops solutions before issues impact schedules, budgets, or customer satisfaction

Ability to identify important project stakeholders and proper escalation paths

Demonstrates sound judgment and confidently resolves challenging project situations

Builds trusted relationships with customers by anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service

Develops and implements project strategies and process improvements that increase project efficiency and consistency

Provides leadership and guidance to Project Administrators and Project Manager I’s

Enters equipment orders, issues purchase orders, and ensures compliance with internal procurement processes

issues customer invoices; reconciles project financials to maintain profitability

Compare estimated ship dates with contractor schedules and adjust plans to maintain alignment

Generates service work orders for equipment start-ups and service visits

Opportunity to assume direct management responsibilities for members of the Project Management team.

Participates in company-provided training and stays current on industry best practices

Supports a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years of project management, HVAC, mechanical, or construction-related experience

Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, construction process, and project execution

Proficient in Microsoft and ability to adapt to CRM software

Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and customer service skills

Financial literacy and experience managing budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability

Ability to work in a typical office environment with occasional job site visits

Project Manager and Team Lead Roles

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.

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