Project Manager I - HVAC Equipment

LONG Building Technologies; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Profit Sharing/Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients.

Our team is committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and safe, efficient project delivery in a dynamic environment. The Project Manager I oversees the full lifecycle of projects within the Building Environments unit, coordinating equipment ordering, scheduling, and workforce planning to meet deadlines and customer requirements with support from more senior staff.

Qualifications

• 4-year construction management/engineering or mechanical degree, or 2-year technical degree with 2 years PM experience.
• Or 5 years of commercial HVAC project management experience, or 6 years of HVAC equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain equipment submittals and other project documents.
• Ensure that all project contract documentation is up to date and accurate, including project scope, plans, specifications, and other project-related documents.
• Complete assigned projects according to proposal, drawings, and specifications, cost estimates, customer expectations, and time frames by effectively managing contractual obligations.
• Recognize changes to scope of work, scheduling, and other job site factors that impact LONG productivity and profitability.
• Monitor the progress of costs incurred on all assigned projects and notify management if costs exceed estimates.
• Schedule personnel, equipment, subcontracting, and material to meet project requirements and schedules.
• View and analyze job reports utilizing company reporting tools.
• Order equipment based on approved submittals and contract documents in time to meet installation requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules using MS Project or other approved platform.
• Review the financial performance of specific jobs.
• Maintain open communication with the customer and sales engineer on project status, risks and milestones.
• Ensure HVAC equipment meets industry codes and regulations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building automation

Electrical systems

Energy management

Project coordination

Leadership under pressure

Education

B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering or Mechanical

2-year technical degree + 2 years PM experience or 5 years HVAC PM or 6 years HVAC equipment experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

LONG Building Technologies

Project Manager I - HVAC Equipment

Description

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Purpose

As a LONG Project Manager I, you are responsible for the full lifecycle of projects sold within the Building Environments business unit with support from Project Manager II or a Senior Project Manager. This position involves overseeing the planning, design, ordering of the necessary equipment, and scheduling of the workforce assigned to a job to ensure that the project is implemented in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner while meeting the customer requirements within set deadlines.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Gather and maintain equipment submittals, as well as other project documents as required.
• Ensure that all project contract documentation is up to date and accurate, including project scope, plans, specifications, and other project-related documents.
• Complete assigned projects according to proposal, drawings, and specifications, cost estimates, customer expectations, and time frames by effectively managing and executing contractual obligations in concert with LONG project management procedures.
• Recognize changes to the scope of work, scheduling, and other job site factors that impact LONG productivity and profitability.
• Monitor the progress of costs incurred on all assigned projects. Recognize when costs exceed estimates and notify the appropriate manager.
• Recognize when additional work is required or when project schedule changes occur that affect workforce resources or job cost.
• View and analyze job reports utilizing company reporting tools.
• Estimate and build submittals according to customer’s needs.
• Order equipment based on approved submittals and contract documents in time to meet installation requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules using MS Project software or other approved platform and submit same to the mechanical contractor (to establish TC labor requirements) and to the engineering manager and /or operations manager (for use in workforce forecasting).
• Review the financial performance of specific jobs.
• Maintain open communication with the customer and sales engineer on project status, risks and milestones.
• Ensure that HVAC equipment meets industry codes and regulations.
• Schedule personnel, equipment, subcontracting, and material to meet project requirements and schedules within the estimated costs (scheduling of workforce resources through the engineering manager and/or construction manager.)
• Ability to travel to and inspect job sites and visit customer locations.

Qualifications

• 4-year construction management/ engineering or mechanical degree or a 2-year technical degree and 2 years of project management experience (OR) 5 years of Commercial HVAC project management (OR) 6 years of HVAC equipment experience.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, management, and construction procedures
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Availability for after-hour consultation and problem-solving on assigned jobs as necessary.
• Proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, MS Projects)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification in project management is a plus
• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Physical Requirements

• This position may require lifting to 25 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.

Environment

• Indoor, office environment, Job Site

Hazards

• General construction worksite hazards

Competencies

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following leadership qualities. LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.

At LONG Building Technologies, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers, and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.