Senior Project Manager

Pacific Coast Trane•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Trane is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and technically capable Senior Controls Project Manager to support our Building Automation Systems (BAS) service operations in the Sunnyvale office. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities with confidence, and communicates effectively with customers, technicians, and internal stakeholders. We are looking for someone who has a growth mindset and operates with ownership, urgency, and precision. This position will manage all aspects of controls 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. Responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of control projects. Accountable for assigned projects’ scope of work, schedule, and budget. This role reports directly to the Department Manager.

Requirements

Preferred 5+ years’ experience supporting HVAC Controls construction environments
Familiarity with BAS platforms (Trane Tracer SC / SC+, Niagara, BACnet environments)
Knowledge of Trane Control Systems is preferred
Knowledge of DDC, HVAC systems/operations including reading and interpreting construction blueprints, electrical and electronic diagram/schematics, and sequence of operations
Knowledge of BAS project execution lifecycle
Experience coordinating technician schedules and construction delivery workflows
Experience with BAS workflow including predecessors and successors
Budget management oversight including developing SOVs
Knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office Suite, Teams, OneDrive, Bluebeam, Smartsheet
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience
Sit
Occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Thrives in high-paced environments
Handles oneself with professionalism during stressful situations
Maintains positive attitude and morale
Is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Communicates confidently with technicians and customers
Understands BAS / HVAC controls project workflows
Can anticipate needs before being asked
Enjoys being the operational backbone of a team
Attitude of Safety First
Strong work ethic, accountability, teamwork, personal growth
Adherence to Pacific Coast Trane Controls company policies and procedures
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner
Exceptional organization and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Strong written and verbal communication
Computer skills including comfort working with Microsoft products (Word/Excel/etc.)
Customer-focused mindset
Comfort working with technical service teams
Ability to operate independently within structured and unstructured procedures and processes
High attention to detail
Strong sense of urgency and ownership
Clear and concise ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Excellent leadership, teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal, organization, and customer relations skills
Ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced work environment
Creative use of skills and resources to get the job done
Strong documentation and organizational skills required

Responsibilities

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project documentation is delivered within project timelines
Interacts effectively with internal and external customers
Completes responsibilities diligently without direct guidance
Works independently, exercises discretion, applies common sense, and makes competent decisions
Constantly analyzes for ways to improve individual and team performance
Manage assigned projects from booking to closeout
Gather current contract documents and other requirements from the customer at time of project booking
Communicates with clients and deliver project progress reports as needed
Drive project budgeting, scheduling, and quality control plan
Participate in monthly project financial reviews
Review weekly labor charged to projects
Prepare monthly project billings
Maintain RFI log, change order log, submittal log
Maintain consistent document control for all projects
Maintain file naming standards
Coordinate material orders
Maintain project schedules for all assigned projects
Coordinate labor needs with field team leaders
Attend project meetings and maintain meeting minutes for projects as required
Assist with project access and badging needs
Collaborates with architects, engineers, electricians, and other specialists to ensure fully coordinated projects
Ensures BAS service team is involved in the project closeout process and engaged with customer
Participates in pre-booking reviews for potential projects
Ensures sales team is aware of project status