Controls Project Specialist

CFO Trane U.S. -CFO • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Controls Project Specialist, under limited supervision, you are responsible for project set up and seeing them through to full completion with direct responsibility for project execution, to accomplish specific goals in a given time frame and with limited resources. This includes project documentation, materials, job costing, status monitoring, invoicing, and administrative closeout of each project. This position is required to closely interact with customers, Project Managers, and other assigned project staff to ensure the timely completion of each project.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three (3) plus years of related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Participate in and contribute to lean improvements activities
• Must have strong communication skills, proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high-paced environment.
• Previous experience with financial systems and basic accounting.
• Flexibility to work overtime/ weekends, as required.
• Regular travel to construction sites within the territory
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Construction law and regulation knowledge is preferred
• Familiarity with the operation of HVAC Systems preferred not required.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, plans and reviews assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system goals.
• Connect and communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
• Read and comprehend construction schedules.
• Schedule and participate in internal project team meetings to ensure accurate transfer of information.
• Validate cost to date and reconciles project data in business system.
• Manage invoicing process and coordinate format, layout, attachments, and mailing with Shared Financial Services.
• Review billing backlog and coordinate/communicate with Project Managers, HVAC Field Technicians, customers, and Trane claims as necessary to resolve obstacles.
• Share project concerns with Project Manager and legal staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree