Project Manager

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will oversee multiple projects related to custom controls, retrofits, and turn-key industrial refrigeration projects. Responsibilities may evolve based on business growth, personal ability, and other factors. You will develop proficiency with related equipment, including screw compressor microprocessor panels and overall refrigeration system operations using various communication protocols. Primary industrial PLC platforms include Allen Bradley (Rockwell), GE, Wonderware, and Opto22, with other systems as required on a job-specific basis.

Projects typically involve compressor systems, condensers, vessels, air units, refrigeration safeties, variable speed drives, and communications with other equipment and devices, as well as enterprise networking. The scope often includes large industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, controls, and other energy-using systems such as air compression, lighting, HVAC, pumping systems, and boilers.

Responsibilities

• Perform project scheduling for all activities using Smartsheet.
• Manage subcontractors and create daily schedules for the installation process, including all trades working on the project.
• Perform start-up and commissioning schedules for all activities during the commissioning phase.
• Manage customer expectations related to current and future projects.
• Oversee on-site project activities for all trades associated with the project.
• Manage project deliverables to the site, including panels, equipment, and field devices.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on project tasks and items.
• Manage, host, and attend project meetings, keeping meeting notes and task assignments.
• Ensure effective communications with the project team and customers.
• Manage technical information within VaCom and the customer, coordinating with vendors, contractors, and customers.
• Assist with project start-up, commissioning, and training either remotely or on-site.
• Respond to customer requests and coordinate support efforts by VaCom and/or contractors.
• Provide change orders as needed during project execution.

Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and proficiency in word document preparation (e.g., documentation, manuals, proposals, and PC programs like Microsoft Project).
• Ability to troubleshoot high-level electromechanical systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical proficiency and efficiency in acquiring new knowledge.
• Organized written and verbal communications, both internally and externally.
• Ability to create professionally organized and readable technical reports, programming, and process documentation.
• Exceptional time management.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office and a manufacturing environment. Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets is required. Work time is split between a standard office environment and manufacturing plant exposure. Travel, including international, may be required.

Temperature and noise levels may vary depending on external environmental conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required at all times on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, using hands, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Active position that may require kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Travel to customer sites, including machine rooms, mechanical houses, and commercial/industrial facilities, which may require roof access via ladder or stairs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 or more pounds regularly.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as requested by management.