Project Manager (Building Automation System)

Overview:

This is a professional position responsible for the following:

• Provides leadership - Plans, directs, and coordinates installation and integration activities related to Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects with the team, to ensure that all project goals are accomplished. Meeting and exceeding the commitment to the customer.
• Controls all elements of the project for the client and the installation team through effective and consistent communication.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Leads “Sales to Operations Turnover” meeting with Design Engineer, Account Executive, Software Engineer and Construction Manager to gain understanding of project scope. Project Manager will determine if project a presented is acceptable and ready to proceed.
• Prepares monthly project cost forecasts indicating estimated cost and expected labor requirements for completion of assigned projects. Forecasts will be reviewed monthly with Operations Manager.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Conducts regular project team meetings to action items and project schedule.
• Develops MS Project (or equivalent) schedule, identifying project milestones and critical path to be provided to all members of the project team. This schedule is to be maintained as project progresses.
• Coordinates, prepares, and responds to requests for change orders related to project scope.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Releases material orders on a timely basis for materials required for project as indicated by Project Design Engineer.
• Reviews engineering submittal prior to delivery to appropriate party. Returns submittal to Project Design Engineering following approval. Provides the latest updated drawings to the installation teams.
• Visits job site regularly as needed to coordinate installation of projects. Attends regularly scheduled project meetings as required to ensure timely completion of work and proper project coordination.
• Monitors and coordinates milestone approvals with customer and prepares necessary documentation of approvals.
• Maintains current project schedule and provides updates to project team as part of regularly scheduled project meetings.
• Prepares regular project AIA billing in timely manner as required by project specifications.
• Coordinates turn over of completed project to customer including training, as-built / O&M documentation, an warranty letter.
• Coordinates turn over of completed project to Service Department including as-built and project close out documentation (with punch list if applicable) and letter of beneficial use (copy).
• Facilitates a final lesson’s learned review with the project team to accent the positives and point out the constructive areas for improvement.
• Other related duties as assigned in writing by the Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires general knowledge of AutoCAD and Visio.
• Some electrical engineering/mechanical engineering training / experience is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of low voltage electronics.
• Requires knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) operation and control.
• Requires thorough knowledge of HVAC system operation and control
• Requires thorough knowledge of hydronic system operation and control
• Must have a good understanding of serial and IP communication protocols
• Excellent time management and time tracking is required. Managing multiple tasks will be a key aspect of this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and direction.
• Must work well in a team environment and be willing to assume unassigned responsibilities.

Other Requirements:

• Some regional based travel may occasionally be required, but not on a regular basis.
• Daily use of personal vehicle is required, with reimbursement of business miles per federal rate, tolls, and parking.

This is a contract position but requires hourly project time tracking be documented and submitted weekly on a “time sheet”. This is a requirement to correctly track the professional labor cost to each project.