Project Specialist II

Job Summary

About the Role

This role manages and oversees on-site technical operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency of fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Provide Controls or Special Systems database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls and special systems.
• Provide accurate controls or special systems start up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Design Controls or Special Systems projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate.
• Provide CAD labor and direction as required to complete submittals and other engineered drawings accurately and professionally.
• Assist in preparing of As-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Interpret project documents, estimates, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manor.
• Ensures project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes.
• Ensures project documents, estimates, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Climatec’s productivity on the project.
• Ensures project documents, estimates, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Climatec’s productivity on the project.
• Determines if customer expectations are similar to Bosch Building Technologies and if these can be achieved based upon Bosch Building Technologies' estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally.
• Accurately forecasts costs for each area of the project and tracks these over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Coincides with Material Coordinator to achieve maximum cash flow and material handling efficiency.
• Safeguards all projects are invoiced accurately and is engaged in collections to minimize aging.
• Coincides with Subcontractor or internal installation team to ensure maximized installation productivity.
• Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations.
• Assists Sales team during estimating phase and if necessary, demonstrates efficient EMS systems to new customers.
• Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them.
• Provides support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Communicates with internal employees as required to ensure Bosch Building Technologies' labor is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas.
• Provides leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Communicates with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems.
• 3-5 years’ experience programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software, i.e. programming with Tridium/Niagara.
• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
• A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater), and strong mechanical aptitude.
• A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical related studies.
• 5+ years’ experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems.
• 5+ years’ experience with programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software.
• 5+ years’ experience with high-level communication within and across teams (i.e. General Contractors, Subcontractors, Project Managers and customers).
• A thorough understanding and configuration of an Alerton Controls and Distech Controls system and other related controls is beneficial.
• Currently holds a valid Niagara 4 TCP Certification.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet).

Working Conditions

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment.
• No specific noise levels mentioned.
• Confined space entry may be required.
• High work may be required.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary.
• Travel Requirements: up to 5%.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K w/ company match, Life/AD&D/LTDPaid Vacation/Sick/Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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