Building Automation Project Manager

Kelso Industries•Ogden, UT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Kelso Building Services is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Building Automation and Controls to lead the planning and execution of their new business unit expansion strategy. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, build-from-scratch environments. The company values integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, offering opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Requirements

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Proven ability to successfully initiate, execute, track and close projects
Experience with reviewing contract language and understanding the content
Ability to process required forms, adhere to budgets requirements and organize specifically to the requirements of a contract, both internally and externally
Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure
High-level customer service, responsiveness and professional business acumen
Self-teaching ability to learn and teach yourself new things and technologies by reading, researching, experimenting, and tinkering
Drive to keep current, educated, and up to date on the products and systems which we supply or integrate to

Responsibilities

Review contract requirements, extract and define scope of work, establish labor and material costs
Hire and manage sub-contractors to provide project cost control, manpower growth control, and project specific expertise
Provide weekly meetings with sales staff to inform them of project schedule status, manpower loading, and budget status
Provide mandates to supervisors and request weekly reports, ensuring projects are started with approved estimates and timelines, man-hours are tracked, schedules are met, projects are tracked (Estimate vs. Actual), and customer complaints are dealt with within two hours
Ensure supervisors/Superintendents inspect, punch list, and provide final approval of each project
Provide periodic job inspections to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
Assemble paperwork required by the contract for client and internal company use, providing detailed information to Project Supervisors/Superintendent
Maintain schedules for internal and external publication that identifies client requirements, project needs, and company’s ability to man the job
Assemble plans, parts, drawings, and scope description with budget requirements for delivery to Job Supervisors and Field Technicians
Maintain communication with clients, appropriately documented inside systems; track submittals, change orders, RFIs, RFI responses and authorizations
Organize all teams to stay on track with a job’s requirements and needs, from installation to programming, QC and accounting
Conduct physical on-site inspections from inception of the job to the physical closeout of the job
Work with appropriate team members and QC personnel to completely close out jobs
Produce all close-out documentation including checkout sheets, drawings (as built), and warranties
Attend all client required progress meetings with full supporting documentation of job status
Support subcontractors
Ensure a safe work environment and support company efforts on job safety and employee wellbeing