OPT Hvac Project Manager Jobs
HVAC Project Manager jobs on OPT are available at mechanical contractors, construction firms, and facilities management companies. Most roles require an engineering or construction management degree, which aligns well with OPT eligibility. Your 12-month standard OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension with a qualifying degree, gives employers a meaningful runway to evaluate sponsorship.
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Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.
Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.
Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.
If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented MRO & PM Coordinator to support our maintenance and operations teams by managing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate MRO inventory, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting operational excellence.
What you will do:
- Maintain, coordinate, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders within the CMMS.
- Monitor PM completion rates and follow up on overdue maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset records, and maintenance documentation.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize workforce efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Manage MRO storeroom inventory, including spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels for critical spare parts.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, process purchase requisitions, and monitor material availability.
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of maintenance materials and services.
- Track maintenance KPIs, including PM compliance, work order completion, equipment downtime, and inventory performance.
- Generate reports and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance records and inventory documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Preferred)
- SMRP certification or other maintenance reliability certifications. (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, manufacturing operations, MRO inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment components.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis. (Required)
- Experience working in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hvac Project Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Mechanical contractors and large construction firms that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Prioritize companies with 50+ employees where a dedicated HR team handles visa paperwork without it falling on the hiring manager.
Lead with your OPT timeline, not your visa status
Frame your authorization as a 12-month window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM degree. Employers respond better to timelines than visa categories. HVAC project managers are in demand, so a clear runway makes sponsorship conversations easier to open.
Get your PMP or LEED credential during OPT
Earning a Project Management Professional or LEED certification while on OPT signals long-term commitment and immediately raises your value to employers. These credentials are portable across employers, which matters if your sponsorship situation requires switching companies.
Understand which degree fields qualify for STEM OPT
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and construction management degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing, so you can accurately tell employers how long you are authorized to work.
Negotiate an employment agreement that references sponsorship
Before signing an offer, ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B petitions and whether they would commit to initiating yours before your OPT expires. Getting this in writing protects you and signals the employer is serious about retaining you.
Highlight project scope and dollar value in your resume
HVAC Project Manager roles require demonstrating you can manage complex, high-value work. Quantify the projects you have managed by scope, team size, and completion rate. Employers evaluating visa sponsorship want evidence that retaining you is worth the investment.
Hvac Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as HVAC Project Managers in the United States?
Yes. HVAC Project Manager is a role that typically requires a degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or a related field, which directly satisfies the practical training requirement of OPT. Your work must be related to your degree field, so confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Does an HVAC Project Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a qualifying STEM field under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your international student office before applying for the extension.
How do I find HVAC Project Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to work authorization. Searching there is more efficient than general job boards because you avoid applying to roles where OPT is a dealbreaker. Focus on mechanical contractors, MEP engineering firms, and large construction companies with established HR departments.
Do HVAC companies typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Some do, particularly larger mechanical contractors, MEP engineering firms, and facilities management companies with significant federal or commercial project portfolios. Smaller regional contractors rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage sponsorship. Ask about sponsorship history directly during the interview process, not after you have accepted an offer.
What happens if my HVAC Project Manager OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1 and you are selected in the lottery, you are eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges the gap between OPT expiration and October 1. If you are not selected, your work authorization ends when OPT expires and you must stop working immediately. Planning your timeline with your employer well before the April deadline is essential.