Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Design-build and General Construction. We assist federal, state and local government agencies; private sector companies; and commercial entities in the design and implementation of their BAS and General Construction projects.

CQS employees enjoy a flexible, fun, and family-oriented work environment. We collaborate and learn from each other, which leads to each team member’s contribution having a huge impact on the overall growth of our company. We have a strong culture rooted in our core values of INTEGRITY, INCLUSION and INNOVATION. These values guide every aspect of our work and contribute to high levels of employee happiness that results in superior customer service to our client’s time and again.

Our rapidly growing company seeks an eager and hard-working professional to join our team as a Director of Building Automation System (BAS) / Senior Project Manager. This exciting career opportunity is a leadership role within the Company to oversee, manage and provide operational, managerial and administrative support within the BAS departments. This role is expected to operate independently, set priorities, and resolve competing needs to provide timely information and solve problems.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee, manage and direct all Building Automation System (BAS) projects/teams from concept to completion while maintaining intimate communication with the client, CQS team and management personnel ensuring clear project scope and construction.
• Develop and oversee project milestone schedules in company software (e.g.: Microsoft Project) to schedule deliverables, determine necessary resources (manpower, equipment and materials) and properly track project progress from start to finish ensuring on time and under budget completion.
• Manage project documentation procedures and oversee accurate RFI’s, submittals, change orders and proposal development from field personnel. Utilize CQS project management software for management of tasks such as billing, project administration etc.
• Oversee BAS project implementation and work progress with field personnel.
• Coordinate, assign and manage the effective utilization of Conquest labor assets.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and coach BAS team members responsible for fulfilling client requests and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Attend routine progress meetings with the client, vendors or subcontractor to discuss project updates, concerns, and resolution of issues.
• Develop BAS scopes of work for subcontractors. Continually develop quality subcontractor relationships for utilization on future business. Manage subcontractors and associated cost, billing, performance and client relations.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors and other workers to achieve profitable agreements.
• Follow and ensure adherence of all BAS team personnel to CQS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Support business development and proposal processes to ensure accurate scope, pricing and proposal response.
• Review BAS engineering design and shop drawings for quality, consistency and adherence to CQS standards.
• Evaluate BAS division progress and prepare internal and external detailed reports pertaining to job status and team performance.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements, and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
• Analyze current processes, personnel, and materials to identify methods for reducing costs.
• Identify and investigate repeat issues, processes, and tasks and build systems and solutions that create efficiency and eliminate problems.
• Review CQS developed graphics as a completed package, for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide timely reports updating management on costs, performance, schedule, and any issues associated with each active project.
• Update the Senior Vice President on department issues, attend departmental meetings, and produce required reports.
• Ensure adherence of all BAS division personnel to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years work experience project management, design and building or construction management.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a US accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field of study preferred, however not required with qualifying years of experience.
• Proven experience as a project manager, preferably in the controls field.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building MEP systems.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of specification and design drawing review for control and mechanical applications as well as industry standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate extensive experience with multiple BAS vendor software and hardware.
• Programming experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of IP-based networks and various building automation communication protocols and systems preferred. Such protocols and systems include Niagara Tridium, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus
• Proficient in formulating work plans and perform troubleshooting methods given multiple constraints.
• Proficient in working with others to plan, conduct, and report work efforts.
• Must work independently with little or no supervision while providing guidance to other team members.
• Proven supervisory and talent development skills.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Must have a thorough understanding and ability to read controls documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals.
• Possesses the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures.
• Experience managing budgets for large controls projects.
• Strong knowledge of controls materials, processes and equipment.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience interacting with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals.
• Must possess a high level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament.
• The candidate must be open and flexible, take initiative and operate effectively with little oversight.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Experience with MS Project and/or other project management software is desirable but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Personal Strengths:

Critical Thinker: You’re able to evaluate feedback and ideas from clients and team members, consider all implications and risks, and determine the best next step forward while providing recommendations that will benefit your projects.

Communicator: You know how to develop and effectively communicate an idea to clients, how to exchange ideas with technical and creative types and how to keep your teams motivated and informed.

Negotiator: You’re comfortable discussing project scope, schedules and budgets with clients and vendors, as well as managing project details with internal teams.
Resourceful/Problem Solver: You can anticipate most issues before they occur, and you can find solutions quickly and effectively and make decisions independently.

Collaborator: You build and nurture positive working relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams and are not afraid to ASK for assistance when needed.

Leadership: You lead and motivate other team members as well as serve as a representative of the company in client environments.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Must be able to pass a background check, reference check, and a pre-employment drug screening.

If selected, you may be subject to a security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.