Building Automation Project Manager

Building Automation Project Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:· Responsible for management and coordination of a project team consisting of Field Supervisors, Electricians and Programmers.· Ensure assigned installations are kept within budget and schedule.· Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local codes and standards.· Must be highly motivated and work well under pressure to ensure project cost control measures are enforced.More Specifically:· Responsible for all projects assigned to the team are completed in a thorough and timely manner to ensure a quality system is provided within the cost budget and schedule provided.· Understands industry installation practices and standards are met. · Must have a practical and working knowledge of HVAC systems. · Coordinates efforts of other team members by working through the field supervisor and programming supervisors to productively complete assigned projects. · Performs personal skills such as time management, conflict resolution, and decision making. to ensure efficient and timely completion of assigned projects on time and under budget. · Reports the overall progress and costs of all assigned projects to Director of Operations on a regular predetermined schedule.· Scheduling for material and equipment delivery to meet job progress within purchasing department delivery schedule guidelines.· Coordinates job site storage, inventory and usage of material and equipment including loss and damage prevention.· Ensure complete job checkout and start-up procedures have been completed prior to turning the project over to the owner.· Request and schedule the need for additional work force to meet job schedules. This will include the use of subcontracted labor if necessary.· Supervision of any temporary work force assigned to the project including the administration of labor subcontracts.· Scheduling of and attendance of project kick-off meetings with the Sales Engineer to ensure adequate project preplanning has occurred.· Ensures customer satisfaction by ensuring all applicable standards and codes are being met and reviewing team performance during the progress of the project.· Manages project documentation by ensuring that all team members understand the scope of work and associated responsibilities pertaining to documentation. Utilization of standard forms, letters, RFI's, change orders, productions reports, equipment orders, etc. is required.· Reduce operating costs by identifying cost saving ideas and ensuring all personnel are properly trained.· Improves team performance by effective coaching, goal setting, and productive feedback on performance. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education: Associates Degree (BS) in a science or engineering discipline is preferred; or experience with project management. Emphasis in construction industry is preferred. Professional Skills: · Minimum of 5 years of experience in all aspects of managing commercial construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes.· Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications· Strong organizational, time management and delegations skills· Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control measures· Ability to write business correspondence and routine reports.· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprint drawings and project specifications.· Must be able to attend and interact successfully in job progress meetings internally and externally to the organization. Other Skills: Must have a basic knowledge and understanding of construction practices including contractual agreements. Ability to work closely with others and practice productive people skills including coaching and training.