Controls Field Project Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of the Controls Department.
• Scheduling jobs based on the known or expected complexity of the perceived work against the capabilities of available staff and the planned or promised completion time/date.
• Managing software, computer, and technology needs for the Department.
• Requires continuous improvement through OEM training and software updates. Stay out in front of new software releases and impacts to our customers; revise system architecture requirements and cost impact to estimating workbook as necessary.
• Ability to prepare estimates for large control projects, new installations, and retrofits.
• Managing and leading the on-site commissioning efforts.
• Managing the necessary administrative records and controls to protect the interests of the corporation and the customer, including prompt and accurate invoicing, project close-out, and AR.
• Cooking the necessary administrative records and controls to protect the interests of the corporation and the customer, including prompt and accurate invoicing, project close-out, and AR.
• Coordinating the efficient use and allocation of securing and the handling of controls parts and inventory.
• Resolving customer concerns and complaints in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Working with suppliers on software and parts-related pricing, performance, reliability, and availability.
• Providing annual performance appraisals for all Controls Department employees.
• Hiring of staff required to deliver Controls projects successfully.
• Implementing quality control procedures for the Controls Department to ensure optimal customer service, efficient use of equipment and time, and meeting departmental strategic and budgetary goals.

  Required Education/Experience

  • Five or more years of combined practical and academic engineering and design experience in the full range of HVACR/Controls sub-fields, including programming and configuring of Niagara, Honeywell, and Distech BMS.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work equally well with potential customers, current customers, employees, support team members, and the general public.
  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills to motivate his/her employees to higher achievements and to keep the departmental morale high.
  • Skill and ability in promoting and selling new engineering jobs on the phone and face-to-face.
  • Ability to comprehend and implement applicable HVACR-related federal, state, and local government laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Ability to represent Hamlin at HVACR-related social activities.
  • Familiarity with the following computer software programs: Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access, in the most current version), Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, and Distech Software Suite (EC-gfxProgram, XpressNetwork Utility, etc.).