Building Automation Systems Project Manager

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC is a company that delivers turnkey Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Performance Management Systems (EPMS) solutions for mission-critical data centers. The Building Automation Systems Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including coordinating with various stakeholders, overseeing project financials, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award
• Coordinate pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, contract and subcontract reviews and setup
• Coordinate construction elements including MOPs, RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate and support resource and material forecasting
• Develop, manage and monitor schedule
• Participate in, schedule and lead project meetings (internal and external)
• Coordinate / perform QA / QC plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
• Oversee / coordinate subcontractor and subconsultant activities
• Assist in cost and time schedules for proposed work with the aid of technical leads. Assign and schedule duties for project team members
• Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional and functional testing and project closeout
• Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall responsibility for the profitability of the project
• Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required
• Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Support and development of cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
• Assist in the promotion of the firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients
• Maintain client relationships to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
• Support contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication
• Provide daily reporting via narrative and photographic documentation
• Assist in project contract administration
• Manage personal and project hours using company tools
• Create / complete project and departmental reports

Requirements:

• Knowledge of project management software including MS Project and Procore
• Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• B.A. / B.S. degree, or equivalent in-field construction experience
• Two years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
• Minimum of five years of experience in building automation systems / controls with at least two of those in a project management role
• Eastern Time Zone candidates preferred