Controls Project Manager 2

Description

The company makes thermal management and mission-critical building systems, and works on energy efficiency and decarbonization. Its customers include data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education.

The company has been in business for more than 140 years. This role leads large mechanical construction projects in the local area. You work remotely and travel to customer sites as needed, and you own each project from early planning through closeout, keeping it on time, in scope, within budget and compliant with contract and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Run the main on-site execution for assigned mechanical construction projects and lead the project team to completion.
• Build and manage project schedules and track execution against them.
• Read the contract scope and assess how client bulletins, field directives and schedule changes affect it.
• Drive change orders, prepare their cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final prices and customer acceptance.
• Control costs, billing, collections and project finances to protect profit and cash flow.
• Review contract terms, study project reports and escalate problems when needed.
• Manage risk, write recovery plans and settle disputes with as little escalation as possible.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project documents that meet contract rules and company standards.
• Check that construction meets specifications, local codes, installation methods and safety rules.
• Plan the selection, ordering and delivery of materials bought for your projects.
• Form and keep solid relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Work with CMS, HVAC installation, systems and branch mechanical team leads to align resources and meet project goals.
• Arrange customer training and raise product issues up the chain when needed.
• On select projects, direct truck-based crews or support self-performed work as the assignment requires.
• Support sales and project development early in the TAS and development process with strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope improvements, value engineering and risk assessment.
• Own outcomes, leading execution with a focus on quality, ethics and compliance.
• Track field progress, schedule, scope changes and customer needs early, before they grow.
• Speak candidly, solve problems practically and plan recovery as soon as risk appears.
• Coordinate closely with sales, installation, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors and customers to keep work moving.
• Use Microsoft Project and reporting tools to judge progress, spot risk and support timely decisions.
• Keep billing and financial records accurate across the whole project lifecycle.
• Report status, financial results and issues clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Keep subcontractors clear on expectations, site rules and schedule commitments.
• Balance customer satisfaction against financial results using a consistent, repeatable project approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate's degree plus equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of direct project management work in building construction.
• Experience running complex projects with many subcontractors and several scopes of work.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to explain technical material to people without a technical background.
• Working knowledge of project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio and Windows.
• Commitment to earn PMI/PMP certification within two years of starting.
• Ability to juggle many simultaneous challenges across several disciplines.
• Willingness to travel as the project requires, including to projects outside your assigned area.
• Experience with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, fire management and security management systems.
• Experience supporting early TAS and development work, such as vendor or partner selection, scope improvements, value engineering and risk assessment.
• Experience writing project recovery plans and arranging customer training.

Conditions

Remote work with travel to customer sites as needed, based in the local area.

Hiring salary range: $80,000-110,000, set by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and market data.

The posted range is the target compensation; candidates whose background fits beyond it may still apply.

Technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, may help screen candidates, but people make all hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a bonus tied to individual, group and company performance.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Full benefits from day one: 401K, medical, dental and vision.
• Company vehicle.
• Product training and on-the-job or cross-training with experienced resources.
• A team environment that encourages collaboration.
• A safety focus built on the Zero Harm policy.
• Employee discounts through The Loop by Perk Spot.