Project Manager

Houston, TX: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a skilled Project Manager–Industrial Refrigeration to lead project execution from award through commissioning within the Service Department.

Essential Duties

• Manage technical, commercial, contractual, fabrication, and field construction requirements from project initiation through closeout.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently in accordance with internal processes, project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare, review, and participate in proposal development.
• Develop and manage project progress reports, forecasts, action plans, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, material requisition, expediting, delivery, shipping, cost control, and quality activities.
• Validate project schedules, timelines, scope requirements, and change management processes.
• Initiate and lead internal and external project meetings as needed.
• Communicate specifications, inspection requirements, QC expectations, customer needs, and scope changes.
• Participate in P&ID, HAZOP, design, technical, and project execution reviews.
• Resolve schedule, design, commissioning, warranty, and execution-related issues for customized projects.
• Support negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, licensors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain project risk management plans and communicate risks to project teams and management.
• Mentor junior project engineers and project team members.
• Travel to job sites as needed to verify scope and support commissioning or start-up activities.
• Ensure project quality standards are met in compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental codes and standards.

Requirements/Skills

• 5+ years of experience in the ammonia refrigeration industry.
• Project management experience in industrial refrigeration or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret piping diagrams, block flow diagrams, specifications, refrigeration drawings, and project documentation.
• Experience with PSM requirements for end-user processing facilities utilizing NH3 as a refrigerant.
• Knowledge of NH3 piping practices, installation standards, and industry requirements.
• Familiarity with high-side, low-side, booster discharge, discharge, economizing, equalizing, high-pressure liquid, pumped liquid, and condenser drain systems.
• Familiarity with industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturers, including screw compressors, airside equipment, vessels, heat exchangers, ice makers, and related systems.
• Knowledge of NH3 control and isolation valves and related installation practices.
• Experience with NH3 detection systems preferred.
• Experience with polystyrene insulation installation practices preferred.
• Experience with MIRO or PHP piping support systems preferred.
• Familiarity with IIAR standards.
• Strong scope control, change management, cost control, scheduling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in client and project matters.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to industrial job sites as needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and navigate active construction or industrial environments.
• Ability to review field installations, equipment, piping, and project scope in plant or construction settings.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with all site safety requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.