Project Manager – BAS HVACElectrical
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support building automation HVAC electrical and construction-related projects in the Cedar Rapids Iowa area.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from planning and estimating through installation commissioning closeout and customer handoff. This position will work closely with customers subcontractors technicians engineers sales and internal operations teams to ensure projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and to customer expectations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management HVAC electrical systems building automation mechanical systems or related building technologies.
- Manage projects from initial planning and estimating through installation commissioning and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules budgets forecasts and resource plans.
- Coordinate with customers contractors subcontractors technicians engineers and internal teams.
- Review project scope drawings specifications estimates and contract requirements.
- Coordinate material procurement equipment delivery labor and installation activities.
- Monitor project costs billing profitability and financial performance.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Track project progress and communicate status issues and changes to stakeholders.
- Identify and manage change-order opportunities.
- Support estimating and proposal activities by providing technical and project input.
- Coordinate installation startup testing and commissioning activities.
- Review engineering submittals and ensure work aligns with project scope budget specifications and customer expectations.
- Work with field technicians and subcontractors to resolve installation and technical issues.
- Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable safety quality and company standards.
- Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to management and customers.
- Support project closeout documentation final billing and customer handoff.
- 3 years of Project Management experience in construction HVAC electrical mechanical systems building automation or a related industry.
- Experience managing construction or building systems projects involving subcontractors and field technicians.
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems electrical systems mechanical systems or building automation controls.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings mechanical/electrical plans and project specifications.
- Experience with project scheduling budgeting cost tracking and forecasting.
- Strong understanding of construction project processes and field operations.
- Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively with customers contractors technicians engineers and internal teams.
- Ability to travel locally to customer and project sites.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology or a related field.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or HVAC controls.
- Experience with systems such as Tridium/Niagara Distech Alerton or other BAS platforms.
- Experience with commercial or industrial construction projects.
- Experience with commissioning and startup of building systems.
- Experience with Procore Microsoft Project or similar project management/scheduling tools.
- Experience managing budgets schedules of values change orders invoicing and project forecasting.
- Previous experience working with mechanical electrical HVAC or controls contractors.