Comfort Systems USA · 5 hours ago
Senior Operations Project Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expComfort Systems USA is a Houston-headquartered company known for its innovative packaged modular systems. The Senior Operations Project Manager will lead complex manufacturing projects, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives while mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement.
ConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex, or high-risk manufacturing projects and programs, ensuring alignment with contractual, financial, and operational objectives
Define and drive execution strategy, including labor planning, capacity management, sequencing, and risk mitigation
Serve as the primary Operations authority for assigned projects, making independent decisions that impact cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments
Translate business strategy, demand forecasts, and backlog into executable operational plans across fabrication, assembly, test, and shipment phases
Develop and maintain work breakdown structure for projects
Own project and program-level financial and schedule performance, including CPI/SPI, ETC/EAC forecasting, and long-range capacity implications
Develop and execute recovery strategies for projects experiencing cost, schedule, or performance variance
Provide executive-level reporting and analysis to Operations and Project leadership
Actively challenge baseline assumptions, budgets, and schedules to ensure achievable, risk-adjusted commitments
Lead and influence cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, and Planning
Act as a senior escalation point for execution issues that span functions or impact enterprise objectives
Mentor and guide OPM I and OPM II team members, supporting capability development and consistency of execution practices
Drive alignment between shop-floor execution realities and project/customer expectations
Proactively identify systemic execution risks related to labor, materials, suppliers, design maturity, or process capability
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for significant operational issues, rework, or non-conformances
Drive lessons learned and best-practice sharing across projects and facilities
Establish and maintain forward-looking risk registers and mitigation plans for major programs
Lead or support operations process improvement initiatives, including standard work, planning tools, metrics, and execution methodologies
Partner with leadership to improve scalability, predictability, and efficiency across TAS manufacturing operations
Champion standardization of OPM tools, dashboards, and reporting cadence across projects
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or project execution roles within a heavy or industrial environment
Demonstrated success leading large, complex, or high-risk projects or programs
Proven track record of financial and schedule ownership across multiple projects
Experience mentoring or leading other project or operations professionals
Advanced ERP / MRP system proficiency and strong blueprint and P&ID interpretation skills
Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes
Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program
A substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree
Advanced leadership and decision-making capability in complex operational environments
Expert-level understanding of manufacturing execution, project controls, and operations finance
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into executable plans
High proficiency in Earned Value Management, forecasting, and performance analytics
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams without direct authority
Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentation and reporting
Preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement training strongly preferred
Prior experience in modular manufacturing is a plus
Company
Comfort Systems USA
Comfort Systems USA is a national heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) company
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-06-27IPO
Leadership Team
Trent McKenna
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Briston Blair
Senior Vice President, Innovation & Strategy | Digital & Workforce Transformation, Operations, M&A
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