Project Controls Manager jobs in Missouri

Controls Project Manager Job Description

Join our winning team at Wiegmann Associates!

• Named one of St. Charles County's largest businesses by the St. Louis Business Journal

• Recognized as a 2022 Winning Workplace by St. Louis Small Business monthly

• Named on inaugural COMPASS Select List of Top Subcontractors

• Wiegmann Associates Core Values = Innovation Teamwork Client Focus Accountability Passion

Wiegmann Associates is a growing nationwide design/build mechanical engineering and contracting firm based in St. Louis, MO with approximately 110 employees.

Since 1995 Wiegmann Associates has engineered and installed more than $1 billion in cost-effective and energy-efficient mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems in a wide range of industries including senior living, food and beverage distribution, healthcare, multi-family, office/warehouse, industrial and commercial. Wherever the project is located, Wiegmann Associates will complete it on time and within budget.

Summary

Wiegmann Associates is searching for a Project Manager to join our controls team. This Controls Project Manager will manage the controls portion of local St. Louis and nationwide plan/spec and design/build projects. The Controls Project Manager will manage all aspects of control system installation, including but not limited to assist with preparing bid packages, bidding projects to controls subcontractors, reviewing proposals from controls subcontractors, work with the mechanical project manager to issue contracts to the controls subcontractor, ordering and receiving control system parts, manage delivery of parts to controls subcontractors as necessary, communicate with controls subcontractors and visit job sites as necessary to oversee the installation progress.

The scope of the position requires a high-functioning, results-oriented, self-directed professional with the ability to acclimate to fast-paced, changing environments while performing a variety of complex tasks requiring initiative and a significant amount of judgement in solving problems. Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills are required.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Project Management:

• Manage both local St. Louis projects, and also nationwide projects (some travel required)

• Attend all project-required coordination meetings with general contractor and other subcontractors

• Attend weekly controls department meetings

• Establish and maintain organized project files per company procedures; document all pertinent conversations in writing

• Perform project document control by managing RFI’s, submittals, change requests and change orders

• Review construction documents and envision the design in real world applications

• Travel as warranted and as required on nationwide projects

Project Scheduling:

• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules to meet or exceed goals of customer

• Perform subcontractor and supplier management; prepare purchase orders and manage the change order process per company and project procedures.

• Maintain look-ahead manpower schedules

• Provide periodic project tracking including labor tracking – for productivity monitoring and forecasting – for local projects

• Create scope of work documents for subcontractor contracts

• Coordinate with internal mechanical project management department

Project Review:

• Prepare monthly project progress reports with manpower and financial projections and general project accounting

• Attend all project turnover meetings, reconciled estimate meetings, and close-out meetings

Communication / Interpersonal:

• Develop rapport and maintain relationship with installation personnel

• Provide regular and consistent communication on nationwide projects with our clients and also with our subcontractors – facilitate constant and effective communication

• Maintain positive relationships with personnel in other Wiegmann Associates departments

• Coordinate with other Wiegmann Associates departments including accounting, sales & estimating, engineering, project management

• Address project-related challenges and problems and find solutions to situational issues as they arise

• Handle adversity while managing multiple tasks on a daily basis

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in project scheduling

• Experienced HVAC or control systems project manager

• 2 years of experience in the HVAC industry

• Knowledge of HVAC equipment

• Knowledge in assembling bid documents, defining a scope of work and creating and invitation to bid.

• Experience reading blueprints

• Understanding of DDC controls

Desired Traits:

• Positivity and an entrepreneurial spirit

• Results-oriented; persistent; proven problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; ability to work successfully in a team environment yet work independently with minimal supervision

• The ability to remain calm while dealing with a diverse and challenging atmosphere

• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization, customers and others working on the projects

• Trustworthy

• High Aptitude and willingness to learn new skills, new technology

• Growth mindset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, project scheduling, and e-mail communication. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Physical Demands:

• Performance of the duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, walk distances, climb ladders and otherwise negotiate work areas under construction

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and bonus program, medical and dental insurance, 401k plan, vacation, holiday, and sick time

For more information, visit our website at wiegmannassoc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live local in order to work in our office in St. Charles, MO when not traveling to local and nationwide job sites?
• Please describe your experience working with HVAC and control systems

Experience:

• HVAC Controls: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road