Project Manager I

Ruskin, an Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager plays a critical role in planning, leading, and coordinating activities for designated project orders. This position is responsible for aligning cross-functional teams, maintaining timelines, and ensuring projects meet budget and quality expectations. Acting as a key point of contact, the Project Manager oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and engineering collaboration to customer communication and final delivery. This role requires a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the engineering team to determine when orders meet project criteria and assign them to a project manager.
• Create comprehensive project summaries and request required drawings from Engineering.
• Facilitate meetings with drafters to develop detailed project timelines.
• Enter cases for Engineering review and prepare preliminary calculations.
• Communicate engineering schedules and updates directly to customers.
• Review drawings post-submittal and address any necessary revisions.
• Assess customer-requested changes for re-pricing needs and forward results to Sales and Marketing.
• Oversee the release of orders and communicate material requirements to production facilities to support shipping schedules.
• Provide ship dates and updates to representatives and customers.
• Travel to production facilities to discuss quality control plans and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Visit jobsites to monitor installation processes and assist contractors as needed.
• Deliver post-shipment support, resolving any issues promptly to ensure timely payment.
• Maintain clear and thorough records of all communication with representatives and customers.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to guide project execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 2+ years of product application, project management or related experience, preferably in the HVAC, data center environments, or machinery manufacturing industry
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, at least six years of relevant experience in project management or HVAC industry
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Willingness to travel to production sites and jobsites as needed.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction

Preferred:

• Experience managing projects in data center environments, including familiarity with HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Understanding of data center operational requirements, such as cooling systems, power distribution, and redundancy planning.