MP Controls Project Manager

Description

The company's Building Solutions North America business is hiring a senior construction project manager to lead controls construction projects with budgets above $1M.

You will own the financial and operational results of your assigned projects and work under general direction.

You will work with owners, contractors, sales managers and installation managers, advising on vendor choice, value engineering, risk and scope changes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects accurately, on time, on budget and within the contract scope.
• Keep cash flow positive and pursue change orders to grow project value.
• Enforce safety rules with your own staff and subcontractors.
• Apply the team's standard project management methods consistently.
• Balance client satisfaction against the project's financial targets.
• Serve as the main on-site lead for project execution teams and keep schedules on track.
• Review contract scopes, respond to client directives and win extra work through change orders.
• Control costs, billing and collections to protect profit and cash flow.
• Review financial reports and schedules to spot and fix problems early.
• Report progress, issues and financial status to management.
• Coordinate internal teams to assign resources and meet project goals.
• Make sure work meets legal and company requirements.
• Lead engineering and commissioning efforts to meet established standards.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Resolve critical product problems and arrange customer training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an associate's degree plus equivalent experience.
• Proven record on large construction projects worth over $5 million.
• At least eight years of direct project management experience in building construction.
• Experience with Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS systems, Fire management and Security management is advantageous.
• Commitment to earning PMI/PMP certification within two years of starting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including explaining technical topics to non-technical people.
• Working knowledge of project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Writer, Visio and Windows.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple subcontractors and scopes of work.
• Willingness to travel as project assignments require.

Conditions

Salary is set by your education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and market data, within a range of $119,000-$179,000.

Benefits

• A competitive bonus plan based on individual, group and corporate performance.
• A competitive benefits package.