Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Houston TX

Duration: 5 months

Assignment Start Time : 7:00am

Assignment End Time: 4:00pm

Description:

What You Will Do

The Construction Project Manager is part of our Building Solutions North America business. This person will primarily lead large, complex control construction projects in the local area that are $1M or more.

Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Equipment Complex Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the TAS and development process to provide input on strategy, vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc. as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on time, billed, within the budget, and scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local, and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres to and ensures Cient staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How You Will Do It

• Acts as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Will interface with and provide direction to various teams (internal & external) as needed to successfully execute the equipment project. Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.

• Supports project engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.

• Manages company HVAC mechanics as well as subcontractors.

• Manages costs, billings, and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.

• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.

• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required.

• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.

• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.

• Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and Client standards.

• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.

• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned adequately ensuring manufacturing lead time is properly accounted for and managed.

• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand the expectations of the project.

• Coordinates with the HVAC Sales & Operations Managers, Construction Management Services and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards. Facilitates escalation of product-related problems.

• Assists Area Management Team and/or sales in project development efforts.

• Coordinate customer training requirements.

• For select bundled projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control.

• For select bundled projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc.

• For select bundled projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management of assigned projects.

Required

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.

• Expectation that PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification will be obtained within 2 years of employment in the position.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.

• Travel will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.

• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.

• Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, PowerPoint, project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment.

Preferred

• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred.

• Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems is desired. HVAC is highly preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $55.20 per hour

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Building construction: 5 years (Required)
• HVAC: 5 years (Required)
• Project management: 1 year (Required)
• value engineering/risk assessment: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP/PMI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person