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Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a   Senior Project Manager for a top-tier leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-value strategic projects across multiple sites. This position focuses on complex capital investments exceeding $15M, including capacity expansions, new facility dev elopmen t, major infrastructure upgrades, and execution of strategic contracts.   This role   operates   at the highest level within the project management structure, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that directly   impact   business growth, operational scalability, and long-term competitiveness.  Y ou will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth .   The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best .   Come be   a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every   endeavor ! Location:   Staunton ,   VA ; hybrid, 4-days/week in-office Your   Responsibilities : Strategic Project Leadership • Lead and deliver large-scale capital projects (>$15M), including: • Capacity expansion initiatives • Major infrastructure upgrades • Strategic contract execution and industrialization • Define project strategy, scope, timelines, and success criteria aligned with business objectives • Act as the primary owner from concept through execution and operational handover Stakeholder & Executive Management • Serve as the main interface with senior leadership and executive stakeholders • Provide strategic updates, risk assessments, and decision-making recommendations • Align cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners Financial & Risk Management • Own full project financials, including CAPEX planning, forecasting, and cost control • Ensure adherence to approved budgets, ROI targets, and financial governance • Identify , assess, and mitigate risks across technical, financial, and operational dimensions Contract & Vendor Management • Lead   selection , negotiation, and management of contractors, EPC firms, and key suppliers • Ensure contractual compliance, performance, and delivery of project milestones • Manage complex commercial agreements tied to strategic initiatives Governance & Execution Excellence • Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, standards, and reporting structures • Drive schedule adherence, quality standards, and safety compliance • Ensure proper documentation, change management, and project closure practices Your   Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Construction Management, or a related field ( Master’s   preferred) • 10–15+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on capital-intensive projects • Proven   track record   delivering projects exceeding $15M in value • Experience managing multi-site or geographically distributed projects • Ability to travel regularly (20–40%) across assigned project locations (2–3 sites) • Flexibility to be based at a primary site while supporting multi-location execution • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen • Expertise   in CAPEX project planning and execution • Advanced stakeholder management, including executive-level communication • Solid understanding of construction, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects • Financial management   and cost control   expertise • Risk management and problem-solving capability • Ability to operate at a senior leadership level with minimal supervision • Influence and alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams • High level of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline • Strong decision-making under uncertainty and complexity Your Benefits : Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50%   on   the next 2% of employee contributions • Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life   coverage   and voluntary accident coverage • Short-term   and   long-term   disability • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11   company-paid   holidays • Vacation   accrues   on a monthly basis , unless applicable federal, state ,   and local law requires a faster   accrual • Paid sick time in accordance   of   the federal,   state   and local law • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $ 100,800   to $ 171,700  + 15%-20% bonus   in   Virginia . The range   displayed   represents   the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!