Key Projects Manager

Key Projects Manager

This is a high-stakes, high-autonomy role for experienced HVAC or power-generation professionals ready to step beyond the tools and own complex projects end-to-end.

You'll lead major temporary HVAC and power deployments across data centers, industrial sites, mega projects, disaster recovery, and emergency response environments.

If you want responsibility, trust, and strong income potential and have zero appetite for dramakeep reading.

• Aggressive hourly pay + overtime (6080 hrs during peak phases)
• Salary Range: $35/hr to $50/hr
• 60%+ travel with extended project stays
• High autonomy, low bureaucracy
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Built for self-starters with sound judgment
• No micromanagement. No toxic leadership.

Locations:

• Dallas, TX
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Pasadena, TX
• Hammond, LA
• Columbus, OH
• Indianapolis, IN
• Chicago, IL

• Own execution of large, complex HVAC and power projects nationwide
• Lead installations, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, logistics, and branch resources
• Manage safety plans, site risk, and compliance
• Control schedules, budgets, utilization, and change orders
• Act as the primary client-facing leader on-site
• Produce clear documentation, reports, and daily updates
• Balance field leadership with computer-based work and virtual meetings

• 35+ years in HVAC rental, power generation, or similar environments
• Experience managing large projects, emergency response, or complex deployments
• Strong technical knowledge of climate control and/or power systems
• Comfortable leading without formal authority
• Organized, decisive, calm under pressure
• Tech-savvy and disciplined with reporting and documentation
• Willing to travel extensively and be on-call as needed

• Safety performance
• On-time project delivery
• Margin protection and cost control
• Client satisfaction and retention

This role is for professionals who want ownership, flexibility, strong earnings, and meaningful responsibilitywithout corporate noise.

If you run projects like they're yours, this role was built for you.