Project Manager - HVAC Controls

Albireo Energy•Syracuse, NY

11h•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schedules, manages, verifies and edits programming and graphics, and commissions multiple Building Automation Systems (BAS) projects. This role involves developing and modifying project schedules, managing various project personnel and subcontractors, coordinating with IT departments, and ensuring the accuracy and functionality of BAS programming and graphics. The Project Manager will also be responsible for researching project issues, preparing comprehensive project reports, and supporting the overall commissioning and successful completion of multiple BAS projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience related to the design, programming, and installation management of computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Experience working with HVAC equipment and systems, including: Heat pumps, Chillers, Cooling towers, Rooftop units, Packaged units, Boilers, Pumps, Fans.
Valid New York State driver’s license required for travel to project sites.
Proficiency with computers and related software applications, including email, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and data entry.
Ability to interact professionally with internal teams, customers, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other external partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot Building Automation System programming issues related to HVAC systems.
Ability to complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.
Ability to manage and follow up on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with limited notice and be available before or after normal business hours when project requirements dictate.
Ability to operate standard business and field equipment, including: Mobile phone, Computer, Printer, Telephone, Photocopier.
Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and a hard hat, while on applicable job sites.
Ability to maintain close mental and visual attention while controlling machines or processes.
Ability to work in environments requiring close coordination, attention to detail, and precise adjustments.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as required.
Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and operate equipment.
Ability to push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
Ability to talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions with the hands and wrists.
Ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force.
Ability to frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force.
Ability to regularly exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Building Automation Systems (BAS) experience preferred.
2 years of prior project management experience preferred.
3 years of BAS programming experience preferred.
Experience with or proficiency in the following BAS platforms and software: Alerton, Distech, Niagara, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access.
Alerton Certified Engineer
Distech Automation Specialist
Niagara N4 Certification
Applicable refresher courses and continuing certifications as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and modify project schedules to ensure projects meet established completion dates.
Create and maintain project schedule reports and provide regular updates on project progress.
Manage engineering, programming, graphics, purchasing, and other office personnel to ensure project schedules and specification requirements are met.
Manage electrical subcontractors and provide daily direction to ensure installations are completed according to schedule, engineered drawings, project plans, and specifications.
Manage monthly pay applications.
Coordinate with customer IT departments regarding remote internet access, controller IP addressing, network setup, and server setup.
Coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, and customers to resolve day-to-day project management and operational issues.
Install, review, and analyze BAS programming and graphics to ensure compliance with approved sequences of operation and project specifications.
Analyze BAS programming and make programming corrections onsite as needed.
Direct office programmers to implement required programming changes and re-verify programming once changes are completed.
Document and verify sequences of operation.
Review and analyze UI/UX graphics for accuracy, functionality, and compliance with project requirements.
Make UI/UX graphics corrections onsite as needed.
Direct graphics designers to implement required changes and re-verify UI/UX graphics upon completion.
Research project issues and provide recommendations to resolve design, installation, programming, and operational challenges.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project reports, including daily documentation of work performed, completed items, and outstanding activities.
Maintain project documentation through notes, memos, emails, and documented conversations.
Prepare weekly summaries of contractor and subcontractor activity and overall project status.
Support the commissioning and successful completion of multiple BAS projects.