Controls Project Manager

Varitec Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A controls and service solutions company is looking for a Controls Project Manager in Tucson, AZ. This role is essential for overseeing the installation and commissioning of building automation control systems while prioritizing customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least four years of experience in the construction field and possess strong HVAC and project management skills. Opportunities for local and overnight travel are available, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction project documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and commissioning of building automation control systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and compliance.
• Act as direct contact for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

HVAC Systems knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

CAREERS

Controls Project Manager

Purpose of the Position

As part of the Varitec Controls and Service Solutions LLC team, expectations are that you will be a team player that puts the companies’ internal and external customers first. This position will be overseeing installation and/or commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming building automation control systems while providing top-tier customer service for all internal and external customers. In order to perform your tasks, you will utilize your knowledge of HVAC Systems, control devices, computer operations, electronics, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, direct digital controls, airflow, hydronic systems, IT networking, analytics and building controls technologies.

Essential Functions

• Represent the company by serving as our direct customer contact, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by listening to concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers on resolutions.
• Communicate with building owners, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and field support staff.
• Understanding contract clauses, knowledge and risk mitigation of construction contract content language, validating project scope / cost / schedule, managing project compliance, project documentation, project safety guidelines, development and maintenance on project schedules, participating in pre-bid validation meetings, holding internal meetings, and establishing customer expectations.
• Managing project budgets, project schedules, and delivering to scopes, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Managing the accuracy of forecasted cost at completion and controlling expenses by monitoring assigned project budget.
• Managing project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Maintaining accurate project cost forecasting with justifiable billings to drive positive revenue and cash collection results.
• Turning in proper labor forecasting and billings in a timely manner.
• Establish and create construction schedules used to drive the project through Gantt charts or any other tool to organize and represent potential project schedule. Includes creating and maintaining project schedules, generating tasks, dependencies, milestones, critical path, ability to identify future looking planning needs and resource constraints.
• Review contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Validate/descope subcontractor’s proposals; supervise the work of an assigned project team and subcontractors.
• Prepare and set up sub-contractor agreements by including scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Review project plans and specifications, review project progress and prioritize tasks.
• Work with contractors and owners to validate scope of projects, and proper close-out.
• Support the sales team by assisting with quote preparation and proposals.
• Follow and manage processes and procedures in a timely manner; Example: Email, Teams, Trello, Bidtracer, Project Folder Management, labor logs and personal expense submission.

Competency and Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per VCSS’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to use Windows applications primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration machinery, tools and their application.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written instructions and construction project documents as they apply to aforementioned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make judgments after analysis of available information and respond with a timely decision.
• Ability to plan work and sequence priorities.
• Ability to speak articulately one-on-one or to small groups.
• Ability to compose articulate and grammatically correct written communication.
• Ability to perform under difficult conditions, such as simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to handle conflict.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any direct supervisor responsibilities of other employees.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
• Must have or be willing to obtain OSHA safety training, along with managing a safe workforce and safety policies.

Work Environment

• This position may require working in extremely hot or cold weather conditions. Furthermore, there may be noisy or potentially hazardous conditions that require the use of PPE.
• There will be significant and daily local travel to customer sites to perform the duties of this position. In addition, occasional overnight travel may be required for distant customer sites. Also, from time to time, overnight travel may be required for training at various manufacturers, generally lasting anywhere from 2 to 5 days.

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
• Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
• Be able to drive for extended periods of time.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Varitec is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.