Controls Field Project Manager

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• Planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of the Controls Department.
• Scheduling jobs based on the known or expected complexity of the work against the capabilities of available staff and the planned or promised completion time/date.
• Managing software, computer, and technology needs for the Department.
• Ensuring continuous improvement through OEM training and software updates; staying ahead of new software releases and impacts to customers; revising system architecture requirements and cost impact to estimating workbook as necessary.
• Preparing estimates for large control projects, new installations, and retrofits.
• Managing and leading on-site commissioning efforts.
• Maintaining necessary administrative records and controls to protect the interests of the corporation and the customer, including prompt and accurate invoicing, project close‑out, and accounts receivable.
• Coordinating the efficient use and allocation 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 staff required to deliver Controls projects successfully.
• Performing management‑level duties as directed by the Director of Operations.
• 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.

• 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 employees to higher achievements and maintain departmental morale.
• Ability to visit departmental employees at the actual job site, e.g., rooftops, crawl spaces, refrigeration rooms, confined spaces, etc.
• 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 Premi Star 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‑gfx Program, Xpress Network Utility, etc.).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a largely physically active role. It requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, and moving or carrying objects or materials. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at‑will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Facilities Services