Assistant Project Manager - HVAC & BMS

CBRE; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager in Belfast to oversee HVAC and Building Management System projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong project management experience, ensuring timely delivery within budget while fostering client relationships. You will coordinate teams and manage external vendors to achieve project objectives, employing effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering required.
• Experience managing HVAC/BMS projects for large commercial clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating multiple HVAC service projects.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs and ensure profitability.
• Act as the point of contact for project status and risks.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Schedule Management

Budget Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Airtables

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Project Manager: responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing multiple service projects within the HVAC and Building Management System domain. This role requires a proactive and strategic mindset to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. You will work closely with the E&S delivery team to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources and time frames for individual site-level projects.

This role involves performing various coordinating tasks, such as schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, such as maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. Strong expertise in HVAC/BMS systems is essential to effectively manage technical and operational aspects.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact to communicate project status, risks, and updates to participants, stakeholders, and clients.
• Define project objectives, milestones, deliverables, and timelines, and ensure they align with business objectives.
• Create and maintain project schedules using tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, or other cloud-based scheduling tools.
• Assign tasks to internal teams, assist with schedule management, and coordinate with internal Team Leads/Supervisors to allocate resources.
• Engage and manage external vendors or subcontractors to ensure proper task execution.
• Build and maintain client relationships to foster trust, ensure long-term collaboration, and address recurring issues or service challenges.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and proactively assess and mitigate risks with contingency plans as needed.
• Review and approve Scopes of Work (SoW) or changes, ensuring all parties understand mechanical and electrical scope requirements.
• Assist in preparing and managing change orders for additional work while maintaining budget control.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, handle financial queries, and forecast expenses to ensure profitability using finance tracking tools.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients to maintain alignment.
• Track and analyse project KPIs using data reporting and analysis tools to provide actionable insights and ensure performance.
• Keep clients and the Account Management informed of recurring service-related problems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals align with business objectives and reflect organisational priorities.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in cloud tools like Microsoft 365, Airtables,
• Experience managing projects in HVAC, BMS, or related industries.
• Experience working on service projects for large-scale commercial clients (e.g., data centres, warehouses).
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret client expectations and translate that to a successful analysis deliverable

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

Find out more