Contracting Project Mgr

Trane Italia•Burnaby, BC

12d•CA$94,367 - CA$132,055•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. We boldly go. This role manages all aspects of contracting projects, from beginning to end, with direct responsibility for project execution while leading a team, or teams, to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with available resources. He/She is responsible for the administration, implementation and management of Controls or Turn Key projects. They are accountable for assigned projects’ scope of work, schedule and budget. In addition, this role is responsible for projects that have the following criteria: Sell price up to $3M for Controls; up to $3M for Turnkey or PACT. Project may exceed 1 year, having high strategic value the District Office and Trane. Multiple technologies, vendors and subcontractors. High degree of customer interface. Contract may contain penalty clauses and or liquidated damages. Trane may be Prime Contractor. Project may include general construction systems and technologies outside of Trane’s core competency. May be required to manage lower level Project Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience or seven years of experience in the construction Industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience and knowledge in using Project Management Tools (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts) is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Smart Sheets is required.
Must possess the communication skills and level of literacy, scientific knowledge and mathematical skills commensurate with the completion of High School and/or higher level education.
Must have a general working knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, customers, and service personnel is required.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes 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 is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with financially guaranteed contracts, the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, temperature controls, and process control systems is preferred.
PMP certification preferred

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.
Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.
Supports the sales function by assisting with quote preparation and proposal.
Establishes an operations budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope.
Responsible for maintaining project budget to forecasted values.
Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
Oversees the following: 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: and prioritizes tasks.
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 and closing orders.
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 professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives. 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.
Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
Manages subcontractors and other assigned project resources.
Will be required to manage lower level Project Managers.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.