Area Project Manager Lead – North Texas

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About this role Carrier Commercial Services is seeking an experienced HVAC Area Project Manager Lead to oversee and manage commercial construction modernization and Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls projects across the North Texas coverage area. This is a working leadership role: in addition to leading a team of project professionals, the Area Project Manager Lead will actively manage projects alongside the team, staying hands-on in planning, execution, and delivery. This role requires a highly skilled leader to ensure the successful completion of projects while coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to drive project success. This position must be based in Dallas, TX and is incentive plan eligible. Key Responsibilities Primary work location: Dallas, TX. Oversee the North Texas coverage area, including Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. Supervise and mentor a team consisting of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Controls Field Engineers, and Project Coordinators. Directly manage a portfolio of projects alongside the team, owning planning, execution, financial performance, and customer relationships on assigned jobs. Lead and manage project schedules in collaboration with the project team to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Ensure projects meet all milestones, timelines, budgets, and performance targets. Utilize Carrier Project Management tools and systems to manage and track project progress. Develop and implement best practices for project management, including standards, procedures, and tools. Maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including revenue backlog forecasting, underbilling, revenue reconciliation, and assistance with accounts receivable issues. Facilitate effective communication between project teams, functional groups, and external clients. Assess project team staffing needs and recruit new team members as necessary. Use job information systems to monitor job-specific data and support procurement/manufacturing requirements. Ensure compliance with all Carrier policies and codes of conduct. Perform other duties as required to drive project success and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 5+ years of HVAC experience 4+ years of project management experience 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software applications Willing to travel up to 35% within the assigned coverage area Preferred Qualifications Strong leadership and teamwork abilities. Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with integrated project teams. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize both short-term issues and long-term projects. Strategic and tactical thinking to ensure project completion success. Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and foster collaboration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and establish credibility as a leader. Resilience in high-pressure, rapidly changing business environments. Commitment to driving obligations to closure with precision for the benefit of the organization and all stakeholders. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability : Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 September 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice . Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.