Project Manager

Why LONG?

Throughout our 50 year history, we have worked hard to make LONG an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.  In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and tangible career growth, our people enjoy a stability and loyalty envied in the industry.  With average employee tenure of 10+ years, our culture encourages people to maximize their skills and potential.  Our company culture is professional, yet relaxed; we understand that going to work every day should be a gift, not a burden.  Join our growing team today!

Position Summary

The Project Manager coordinates and manages the full lifecycle of various projects sold within the Building Automation/Temperature Controls business unit.  This position is involved in the initial proposal of a job, ordering the necessary materials, and managing the manpower assigned to a job to ensure completion to customer requirements within set deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned projects according to proposal, drawings and specifications, cost estimates, customer expectations, and time frames by effectively managing and executing contractual obligations in concert with LONG project management procedures. Makes recommendations to sales personnel to assist in accurate estimating. 
• Directs or performs engineering, preparation of submittals and installation drawings, selection, ordering and scheduling of materials, plus installations at the jobsite within the estimated costs indicated on the sales estimate.
• Directs, prepares and maintains project schedules using Primavera software or other approved platform and submit same to mechanical contractor (to establish TC labor requirements) and to the engineering and/or operations manager (for use in manpower forecasting).
• Schedules and control of personnel, equipment, subcontracting, and material to meet project requirements and schedules within the estimated costs (scheduling of manpower resources through engineering manager and/or construction manager).
• Engineers re-estimates after initial design and whenever project costs change. Monitor progress of costs incurred on all assigned projects.  When costs exceed estimates, determine reason, corrective action, and notify appropriate manager.
• Ensures that LONG is compensated for all work that is performed outside contractual obligations
• Price, manage, and pursue change orders with assistance from sales engineers when additional work is required or when project schedule changes occur that affect manpower resources.
• Participates in work-in-progress meetings and prepares specific information regarding the status of all costs and schedules for projects.
• Coordinates and assists in the training of owner operating personnel
• Creates partnered account relationships and service sales opportunities. Works with MS account managers to promote service agreement sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year construction or technical degree and 3 years temperature controls experience (OR) 2 years tech school and 5 years temperature controls experience (OR) 10 years temperature controls experience
• Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, fire alarm and smoke removal systems, engineering, installation, management, and construction procedures
• Availability for after-hour consultation and problem solving on assigned jobs as necessary
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to climb ladders and function at heights
• Ability to travel to and inspect jobsites and visit customer locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

Environment:

• Alcohol and Drug-free
• Inside and outside work environments

Physical Requirements

• Routine sitting, lifting, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor
• Ability to climb ladders and perform job duties at required heights

Hazards

• Inclement weather possible