Project Manager - Building Automation

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Manager to organize and control service projects, coordinate with Engineering, Programming, and Operations, and ensure on-time scheduling and commissioning workloads.

The candidate will hire electrical subcontractors, order project materials, manage change orders, and oversee billing while maintaining high standards of installation practices and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading service projects and scheduling.
• Knowledge of HVAC and DDC systems.
• Experience with project closeout, billing, and change orders.
• Ability to manage multiple service projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Organizes Service Projects: accepts projects from Administration, completes required documentation, analyzes timelines, and defines project requirements.
• Hires Electrical Subcontractors: reviews bids, collaborates with Sales, prepares subcontract docs, ensures execution of subcontract agreements.
• Orders Project Materials: processes material requisitions, coordinates with suppliers and panel builders, schedules deliveries.
• Directs Electrical Subcontractors: reviews scope, contracts, communicates timelines, enforces installation standards, verifies work completion.
• Manages Project Billing: coordinates with Administration to generate billing and works with customers to meet requirements.
• Communicates Project Information: site visits, documents progress, attends meetings, updates schedules, manages change orders including pricing and execution.
• Completes Service Projects: supports technicians with scheduling and startup activities, coordinates with Engineering for system adjustments, closes out documentation.
• Achieves Financial Objectives: reviews labor cost reports and initiates corrective actions.
• Maintains Technical Knowledge: stays current through training, industry publications, and internal resources.

Skills

Manage multiple service projects

HVAC knowledge

DDC systems knowledge

Independent small project handling

Limited travel

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

DDC installation/startup experience

Project management experience

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: 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
• 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
• Project management experience