Special Projects Manager
Description
Position Purpose
The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing control technicians, controls electricians, sub-contractors and leading small projects within the building automation division. This role requires a strong understanding of control systems, project management, and team leadership. The Special Projects Manager will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Pay Range: $45 - $65 per hr. plus potential profit share.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus/ Commission Program as applicable, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Ensure the quality, consistency, and timely completion of all building intelligence construction activities, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Build an efficient, productive, and motivated technical team through recruitment, training, supervision, leadership, and ongoing support.
- Oversee and manage small, specialized projects from initiation to completion.
- Drive department sales and profit goals by effectively supervising installation personnel, optimizing schedules, coordinating departmental activities, and ensuring compliance with codes, specifications, and plans.
- Resolve low to mid-level customer disputes.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors’ installation and in-house electrician's work.
- Regularly visit jobs in progress to inspect quality of work performed and to provide training and technical support to field personnel.
- Provide technical support to department personnel as required.
- Assist with recruiting, retaining, training, and educating direct technical reports.
- Consistently ensure OSHA compliance within areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate with other departments to maximize joint workforce utilization and minimize unallocated time.
- Assure that no work is performed outside contractual obligations without compensation.
- Forecast personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials and assist with procurement and supervise equipment care.
- Remain current on industry and company trends, regulations, laws, building codes, and technology.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-year technical degree and 5 years temperature controls installation experience preferred, or 7 years temperature controls installation experience.
- Expertise in programming and troubleshooting KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell, and similar control systems.
- Ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while taking responsibility and ownership.
- Strong customer service and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication, along with strong computer proficiency.
- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop control technicians.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive improvements and optimize control system performance.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Mechanically oriented with a complete understanding of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, management, and construction procedures.
- Ability to locate, layout, and mount control devices.
- Able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and control system drawings.
- Ability to travel within area of responsibility. Occasional overnight travel required.
- Knowledge of LONG’s operations and infrastructure, as it pertains to construction operations and its stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical skills in solving software and integration challenges.
- No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Physical Requirements
- This work may involve standing for extended periods, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and working in tight spaces.
- This position may require lifting to 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
- This position may require climbing ladders and the ability to function at heights.
Environment
- Inside and outside work environment
Hazards
- High precarious places
- General construction worksite hazards
- Possible driving in inclement weather conditions
Competencies
To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following qualities.
- LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.
At LONG Building Technologies, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers, and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.