Controls Project Manager

Brady Services•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages all aspects of control projects with direct responsibility for project execution while leading a team to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with available resources. This role is responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters, and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications. They communicate with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff. The role involves examining and reviewing contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans, and ensuring compliance with internal contracting processes. The Project Manager establishes an operations budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion. They control expenses by monitoring the assigned project budget and create and revise project schedules, including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones, CPM Analysis, and Histogram Analysis. The role oversees the preparation of Trane material and vendor orders, recording the receipt of materials, and approving payments. They prepare subcontractor requests for quotation’s (RFQ) including scope statements, plans and milestone dates, specs, bonding requirements, and billing schedule of values. The Project Manager receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals, supervises the work of project assigned staff, subcontractors, and installers, and generates technician work orders by reviewing plans, progress, and prioritizing tasks. They meet with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project, budgets, performance, and closeout, and support the sales function by assisting with quote preparation and proposals as required. The role is responsible for project cash-flow management, including progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management. They manage change orders by recommending solutions and facilitating quotes, and ensure that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects. Customer satisfaction is maintained by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff. The Project Manager establishes a professional relationship with the customer and interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews, and obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer. They are responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process. Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends is required, along with some travel with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma, college degree a plus.
Three+ years HVAC/Controls project management experience and/or training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
MS Office Suite.
Valid Driver License.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, customers and staff.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Ability to prove US employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous billing/accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
Communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
Establishes an operations budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope.
Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion.
Controls expenses by monitoring assigned project budget.
Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
Oversees the preparation of Trane material and vendor orders, recording the receipt of materials and approving payments.
Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements, plans and milestone dates, specs, bonding requirements, and billing schedule of values.
Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals, supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
Generates technician work orders: reviews plan, reviews progress, and prioritizes tasks.
Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project, budgets, performance, and closeout.
Supports the sales function by assisting with quote preparation and proposal as required.
Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes.
Ensures that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
Establishes a professional relationship with the customer and interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process.
Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the Company.
Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively.
Improve personal performance on a continual basis.
Provide responsive, professional and diplomatic customer service.
Answer customer calls and correspondence quickly and pleasantly.
Communicate with customers in a friendly, professional, and patient manner.
Perform all duties with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Immediately address any customer’s concern and requests the involvement of other Company personnel as required.
Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to Controls Operations Leader.
Notify Controls Operations Leader or Safety Manager of any unsafe conditions.