Project Manager - Electrical and Controls

Grunau Fire Protection

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience, particularly in building automation or related industries.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, capable of working under pressure.
  • Proficient in HVAC control and electrical schematics, control strategies, and project plans.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), SharePoint knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, establishing objectives and deliverables.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute project tasks effectively.
  • Serve as the primary client contact, communicating project status and addressing issues.
  • Identify project risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and quality regulations.
  • Monitor project expenses, managing budgets and financial forecasts with accounting.
  • Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Request bids, award, and manage subcontracts.

Benefits

  • 401(K) match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Company events, volunteer opportunities, and wellness activities.
Full Job Description
Grunau is looking for an Electrical and Controls Project Manager to join our driven and dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. Establish project objectives, specifications, and deliverables.

- Team Coordination: Lead/coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors, to execute project tasks efficiently estimating/creating proposals for HVAC control systems, BAS and line voltage electrical systems.

- Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication of project status, milestones, and any issues that may arise.

- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and create mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure that projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and company quality standards.

- Budget Management: Monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to approved budgets. Work with accounting to book jobs/work orders, change orders and financially forecast jobs.

- Progress Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on project status, progress, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

- Subcontracts: Request bids from, award and manage subcontracts.

- Labor Management: Management of NAC engineering and technician labor for submittals, material order, programming, graphic development and commissioning.

You are our ideal candidate if you love a challenge and experiencing something new every day. You have an attention to detail and are looking to make an impact. You're looking for

a role with substantial opportunities to develop your talent, hone your craft, and be a part of an industry leading team. You also meet most (if not all) of the following requirements:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management (or a related Field) or equivalent field experience.

- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in building automation or a related industry, or sufficient field experience.

- Project Management Skills: Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

- Technical Skills: Proficient in reading/developing HVAC control and electrical:

  • Job plans and specifications.
  • Wiring and equipment schematics.
  • Control strategies.
  • Microsoft Office: Word and Excel, knowledge of Share Point a plus
  • Reading, interpreting and implementing electrical codes
    Preferred experience:
  • Digital HVAC control or related systems design and/or installation
  • Managing installation of digital control or related systems.
  • Designing and applying digital control, electrical equipment and gear or related systems.
  • Understanding of electrical systems and standards

Grunau Benefits

- 401(K) match

- Competitive salary (Estimated Salary range based on experience plus Sales based Incentive Plan (SIP)

- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

- Profit Sharing

- Company events including volunteer and wellness activities, holiday parties, sporting events, and casual employee get-togethers ranging from summer grill outs to local happy hours.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Grunau Fire Protection

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Project Manager - Electrical and Controls jobs: