Building Automation Assistant Project Manager

The position is mainly responsible for assisting the BA project manager in ensuring accordance with the design, budget, and schedule of each project. This role provides support for all assigned projects and phases of construction while contributing to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained, appropriate safety systems/processes are utilized, conduct audits per individual project, and ensure compliance with all OSHA and other state/federal safety and environmental laws.
• Assist with inspection or review of projects to monitor compliance with Harris and OSHA safety requirements.
• Review, organize, and distribute contract documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g., Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop, and vendors).
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.
• Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to the original scope of work.
• Assist in drafting, submitting, and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes.
• Distribute and log activities for the team such as drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, and Construction Bulletins.
• Assist in the administration of project-specific quality control programs and compile documentation.
• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Assist in the management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
• Track all phases of construction projects—due dates, personnel assigned, parts orders, hours expended by task (cost code), subs to Harris, and phases of the project.
• Identify, track, and report changes to original scope of work, pricing requests, change orders, RFIs, and field orders.
• Assist with obtaining needed permits or licenses.
• Track and price change orders and submissions.
• Attend pre-bid, turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.
• Monitor monthly financial figures, taking proactive action to prevent losses and maximize profitability.
• Assist with tracking labor productivity.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
• Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letters.
• Order materials and/or services and coordinate shipping/delivery with the field team as necessary.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in construction materials, tools, and building processes.
• Working knowledge of business administration and project coordination.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts, electronics, and electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience using project management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-Term Incentive Plan.

Pay

Pay Range: $54,019.90 - $81,029.85. The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.