Building Automation Project Manager

APi Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) is seeking a Building Automation Project Manager to oversee Business Automation/Controls projects based in Eden Prairie, MN.

The role emphasizes strong project execution and customer relationships, with expectations to eventually secure a majority of their own work. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of project management experience in building automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of PM experience in building automation or related industry.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in reading/developing HVAC control plans and wiring schematics; knowledge of control strategies.
• Experience with estimating digital HVAC control or related systems; installation management; design.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors to execute project tasks.
• Serve as primary client contact; communicate project status, milestones, and issues.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor expenses; manage change orders and financial forecasting with accounting.
• Prepare progress reports for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

MMC is looking for aBuilding AutomationProject Managerto manage Business Automation/Controls projects based in Eden Priaire, MN! MMC's Project Managersdifferentiate themselves and MMC through excellent project execution. They own their personal development and create strong relationships with our customers. They will eventually sell the majority of their own work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning:Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. Establish project objectives, specifications, and deliverables.
• Team Coordination:Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors to execute project tasks efficiently Estimating and creating proposals for digital HVAC control systems.
• Client Interaction:Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication of project status, milestones, and any issues that may arise.
• Risk Management:Identify potential project risks and create mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
• Quality Assurance:Ensure that projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and company quality standards.
• Budget Management:Monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to approved budgets. Work with accounting to book jobs/work orders, change orders and financially forecast jobs
• Progress Reporting:Prepare and present regular reports on project status, progress, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders
• Subcontracts:Request bids from, award and manage subcontracts.
• Labor Management:Management of MMC engineering and technician labor for submittals, material order, programming, graphic development and commissioning.

You are our ideal candidate if you love a challenge and experiencing something new every day. You have keen attention to detail and are looking to make an impact. You’re looking for a role with substantial opportunities to develop your talent, hone your craft, and be a part of an industry leading team.

You also meet most (if not all) of the following requirements:

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience:A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in building automation or a related industry.
• Project Management Skills:Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Technical Skills:Proficient in reading/developing HVAC control:
• Job plans and specifications.
• Wiring and equipment schematics.
• Control strategies.
• Microsoft Office: Word and Excel, knowledge of Share Point a plus
• Preferred experience:
• Estimating digital HVAC control or related systems.
• Managing installation of digital control or related systems.
• Designing and applying digital control or related systems.
• Familiar with Microsoft Visio drawing software.

Company Overview

For more than 60 years, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) has been designing, building and maintaining complex mechanical systems for some of the most well-known buildings in the Midwest. We are a fully-integrated large commercial mechanical contractor. We employ some of the industry’s best talent of engineers, tradesmen, project managers, and customer support. With over 1,400 years of combined experience, you’d be hard pressed to find a contractor who knows more about mechanical systems than we do.

MMC has been involved in the design and construction of some of the most prominent structures in the Midwest including, but not limited to: Walker Art Center, Target Field, Target Center, Xcel Energy Center, Mall of America, Radisson Blu Mall of America, Guthrie Theater, University of Minnesota (Multiple Buildings), Accenture Tower, LaSalle Plaza, and Wells Fargo Center

Temperature Controls, Plumbing, Pipefitting, Sheet Metal, Ventilation, Data Center Operations and Repairs, Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Contracting, Mechanical Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Specialty Subcontractor, HVAC

Why work at MMC?

We Work As a Team. MMC fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We operate as a team to design, build and maintain complex mechanical systems for some of the most well-known buildings in the Midwest.

• Salary range is $76,000 to $98,500 (depending on experience) plus Incentive
• Competitive salary and PTO package
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan(ESPP)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors is a division of APi Group, Inc. (www.apigroupinc.com), an energetic organization providing leadership to a diverse family of companies dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to the construction industry.

EEO Statement:

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.