BMS Project Manager

LVI Associates; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Service Project Manager to organize and drive service projects, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Sales to ensure on-time scheduling and commissioning of HVAC and DDC systems.

The role involves managing subcontractors, material orders, and change orders, while maintaining billing accuracy and client communication. Strong organizational and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple service projects (approx. $800K total value).
• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical and DDC systems.
• Capability to handle small projects independently.
• Limited travel flexibility.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee service projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring timely completion.
• Review subcontractor bids and maintain subcontract documentation with sales teams.
• Process material requisitions and coordinate with suppliers and panel builders.
• Direct subcontractors, enforce standards, and verify completed work against contracts.
• Collaborate with administration to generate accurate billing and meet client requirements.
• Communicate project status with Engineering, Programming, Technicians, and Operations; manage change orders and pricing.
• Support technicians with scheduling, coordinate with Engineering for system adjustments, and finalize service turnover.
• Maintain safety, documentation accuracy, and compliance with installation and commissioning methods.
• Lead team through progress meetings and share technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of HVAC and DDC systems and project management principles.

Skills

Multi-project management

HVAC knowledge

Organizational skills

Written communication

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Assoc. Eng. degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Organizes Service Projects
Accepts projects from Administration, completes required documentation, analyzes timelines, and defines project requirements. Coordinates with Operations Supervisors, Engineering, and Programming teams to ensure accurate scheduling and commissioning workload planning.

Hires Electrical Subcontractors
Reviews bids, collaborates with Sales, prepares and maintains subcontract documentation, and ensures proper execution of subcontract agreements.

Orders Project Materials
Processes material requisitions, coordinates with suppliers and panel builders, schedules deliveries aligned with project needs, and communicates storage requirements with customers.

Directs Electrical Subcontractors
Reviews project scope, contracts, and specifications with subcontractors. Communicates timelines, sets priorities, answers questions, enforces installation standards, and verifies work completion.

Manages Project Billing
Coordinates with Administration to generate accurate billing and works with customers to meet billing requirements.

Communicates Project Information
Maintains communication with Engineering, Programming, Technicians, and Operations. Performs site visits, documents progress, attends meetings, updates schedules, and manages change orders including pricing and execution.

Completes Service Projects
Supports technicians with scheduling and startup activities, facilitates coordination with Engineering for system adjustments, manages project closeout documentation, transfers as-built data, completes service turnover, and conducts owner training.

Achieves Financial Objectives
Reviews labor cost reports with Operations Management and initiates corrective actions as necessary.

Maintains Technical Knowledge
Stays current through training, industry publications, and internal resources. Maintains knowledge of HVAC systems, DDC systems, installation practices, and project management principles.

Skills and Abilities

Position Title: Service Project Manager

Organizes Service Projects
Accepts projects from Administration, completes required documentation, analyzes timelines, and defines project requirements. Coordinates with Operations Supervisors, Engineering, and Programming teams to ensure accurate scheduling and commissioning workload planning.

Hires Electrical Subcontractors
Reviews bids, collaborates with Sales, prepares and maintains subcontract documentation, and ensures proper execution of subcontract agreements.

Orders Project Materials
Processes material requisitions, coordinates with suppliers and panel builders, schedules deliveries aligned with project needs, and communicates storage requirements with customers.

Directs Electrical Subcontractors
Reviews project scope, contracts, and specifications with subcontractors. Communicates timelines, sets priorities, answers questions, enforces installation standards, and verifies work completion.

Manages Project Billing
Coordinates with Administration to generate accurate billing and works with customers to meet billing requirements.

Communicates Project Information
Maintains communication with Engineering, Programming, Technicians, and Operations. Performs site visits, documents progress, attends meetings, updates schedules, and manages change orders including pricing and execution.

Completes Service Projects
Supports technicians with scheduling and startup activities, facilitates coordination with Engineering for system adjustments, manages project closeout documentation, transfers as-built data, completes service turnover, and conducts owner training.

Achieves Financial Objectives
Reviews labor cost reports with Operations Management and initiates corrective actions as necessary.

Maintains Technical Knowledge
Stays current through training, industry publications, and internal resources. Maintains knowledge of HVAC systems, DDC systems, installation practices, and project management principles.

• Ability to manage multiple service projects (approx. $800K total value)

• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical and DDC systems

• Capability to handle small projects independently

• Limited travel flexibility

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

• Strong written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Quality Control Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with safety standards, enforces proper installation and commissioning methods, verifies documentation accuracy, confirms completion of project tasks, and communicates required corrections to Operations Management.

Team Contribution

Leads by example, promotes a positive work environment, participates in progress meetings, supports team objectives, and shares technical and installation knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Engineering (preferred, not required)

• Experience with DDC system installation and startup