Field Project Manager

About the Company:

ACS is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm specializing in HVAC and advanced liquid cooling solutions for commercial and data center markets. With a strong presence in Texas and expanding operations across North America, ACS partners with top manufacturers to deliver innovative, high-performance cooling systems.

As the company continues to grow, ACS is seeking driven, self-motivated Field Project Managers to lead data center projects on site within their respective territories and deliver the quality, speed, and trust our clients count on.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Project Manager is ACS's on-site leader for data center projects, from fulfillment and construction through commissioning, startup, and turnover. You will manage site operations across locations, including schedules, documentation, warranty items, and client relations, so technicians can focus on execution. Working alongside the Project Manager, you will be the person clients trust on site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Execution

• Own assigned job sites from startup through project completion
• Manage site schedules, labor coordination, quality standards, and project delivery
• Scale labor resources to meet project demands in partnership with the Field Superintendent and field team
• Track site budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project milestones
• Drive accountability and proactively communicate schedule impacts or risks
• Support chiller startup, commissioning, testing, room validation, and turnover activities

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary ACS point of contact on site
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client construction and fulfillment teams
• Represent ACS professionally while reinforcing a culture of quality, speed, and accountability
• Identify opportunities to expand ACS services through strong project execution and customer satisfaction

Documentation, Warranty & Manufacturer Coordination

• Prepare and submit startup and project documentation accurately and on schedule
• Capture, document, and track warranty items through final resolution
• Coordinate warranty claims and manufacturer follow-up activities
• Partner with the Inside Project Manager to ensure document control and submission compliance
• Provide timely updates regarding warranty status, parts availability, scheduling, and issue resolution

Multi-Site Program Support

• Support projects across multiple job sites and geographic regions
• Coordinate manufacturer remediation efforts from identification through customer sign-off
• Mobilize and coordinate service agents and technicians across markets
• Track field activity, labor utilization, and project completion status
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with regional service partners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 3+ years of project or field management experience within the HVAC industry, including construction, mechanical, commissioning, or related environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, project documentation, and field activities across active job sites

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Travel Requirements

• Willing and able to travel 50% or more, including multi-week assignments away from home
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Unrestricted ability to travel by air

Technical Skills

• Comfortable utilizing AI tools and mobile technology to support field operations

Professional Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to take initiative, drive results, and close open items
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clients, service agents, manufacturers, and field teams

Work Authorization

• Authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Industry Experience

• Experience supporting mission-critical data center projects
• Experience with chilled water or liquid cooling systems

Software Experience

• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• Bluebeam

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification, or willingness to obtain within six months of hire

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires travel 50% or more of the time. Field Project Managers regularly work from active data center construction and commissioning sites, often rotating between locations based on project needs.

• Home base within the OH, KY, WV territory or DFW area near a major airport
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends during startup and commissioning periods
• Ability to meet site-specific access requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, and safety certifications
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, construction environments, and outdoor conditions
• Ability to safely use required PPE and navigate stairs, ladders, and active job sites

BENEFITS

• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

ACS’s value to our clients is built on quality, speed, and trust, and the Field Project Manager delivers all three on the ground. You will be the person clients rely on when projects matter most, leading execution, building relationships, and driving the operational excellence that earns repeat business. That trust creates opportunity, and opportunity fuels the growth of both ACS and your career.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you thrive on job sites, take ownership of results, and want to help shape a growing team in the commercial HVAC and data center industry, this is your moment. Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Applied Climate Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.