Controls Project Manager-Service

ACCO Engineered Systems•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Controls Project Manager is responsible for acquiring new projects at acceptable margin levels and managing them through successful completion. Under general supervision, this role leads projects and responds flexibly to customer requirements, applying sound project management practices to day-to-day activities. The role performs engineering to controls team standards, is accountable for project financial results, and balances customer satisfaction with financial goals. The position leads client meetings and develops contracts to finalize sales; prepares engineering concepts, estimates, proposals, and contracts; develops and updates implementation plans; and coordinates resources for timely, cost-effective project delivery. It manages project cash, costs, billing, profitability, engineering activities, procurement, construction, commissioning, documentation, and customer approvals. The project manager also identifies potential issues and opportunities for additional work, pursues change orders, and coordinates the transition to service. The role develops and maintains relationships with customers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and trade personnel; schedules and attends progress meetings; and provides clear instructions to installers and subcontractors. It requires adherence to safety standards and a strong regard for employee and subcontractor safety. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 or more years of work experience, or an associate degree with equivalent related work and engineering experience, as well as five years of construction industry experience. Candidates must have basic user-level ALC programming and operational experience or obtain those skills through self-directed training. The role involves regular weekday hours, occasional overtime, and physical activity including lifting, standing, walking, and occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10 or more years of work experience, or an associate degree with equivalent related work and engineering experience.
Five years of experience in the construction industry.
Ability to work independently and autonomously while exercising judgment about when to consult others.
Familiarity with construction trade labor practices.
Ability to represent Sunbelt Controls effectively and communicate with customers and others at varying technical levels.
Basic user-level ALC programming and operational experience, or willingness to acquire these skills through self-directed training.
High sense of integrity.
Demonstrated experience or ability to develop new business.
Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, including organizational skills to respond effectively to a high volume of issues.
Ability to multitask and meet regular, routine attendance requirements.
Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and talk or hear frequently; and climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Acquire new projects at acceptable margin levels and manage assigned projects through successful completion.
Lead client meetings, develop contracts to finalize sales, and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry contacts.
Develop and update project implementation plans and coordinate resources to support timely, cost-effective installation and completion.
Complete concept engineering; prepare project estimates, written proposal responses, and contracts.
Manage project cash, costs, billing, profitability, and cash flow; communicate financial status to management and provide input on cost allocation for financial reporting.
Coordinate engineering job processes and controls engineering team activities; when required, configure, design, and engineer systems and customize standard controls software.
Oversee construction for compliance with specifications, codes, materials, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
Obtain customer approval of detailed project submittals.
Manage material procurement, including selecting and ordering materials as needed, monitoring usage, cost, and inventory, and seeking lead-time discounts where possible.
Plan and monitor system commissioning and checkout before release to the owner or operator, and ensure project completion documentation is complete.
Assign technical resources for problem resolution, proactively identify potential project problems, and take action to limit negative outcomes.
Review customer systems during installation, identify potential improvements, estimate additional work, and pursue change orders for equitable contract adjustments.
Coordinate on-site service visits and ensure a transition to service is achieved.
Schedule and attend progress meetings as directed, provide detailed instructions to installers and subcontractors, and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations.
Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.