Associate Field Service Project Manager

Job Number: 3233

External Description:

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
 

About this role:

Established Field Service professional. Interacts with customers and field team members. Additionally, they will analyzes and interpret test information to resolve design/system-related problems

Key Responsibilities:

BUDGET:

• Thoroughly understand the project budget at turnover.
• Continuously monitor all cost phases of the budget and know where the project stands compared to budget at all times.  Assist Project Manager in providing a formal, monthly EAC report for all projects.
• Assist with “actual vs. estimated” analyses and identify significant variances
• Pro-actively pursue ways to beat the budget and/or minimize cost overruns.

PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

• Know the project schedule and proactively drive the job.  Document all items/trades that delay our work and work with GC to remove such obstacles.
• Plan internal/external manpower for when resources will be needed on the project.
• Create a working schedule for each project in order to proactively plan and protect our timelines in Cora or MS Project.

CASH FLOW

• Build and maintain a schedule of values that provides positive cash flow for each project.
• Maintain an over-billed position and positive cash flow at all times.
• Know the receivable/cash position of each project.  Ensure that receivables are paid promptly and that project issues are not holding up payment.

SUBCONTRACTORS:

• Help PM/sales solicit subcontractor proposals for the project as soon as the project is turned over. 
• Ensure that the subcontract value is correct on our schedule of values in order to facilitate accurate billing and payment of the sub. 
• Get and approve monthly billings from our subcontractors.  Ensure that they are not over billed and work installed is per contract
• Hold weekly meetings with the subcontractors to review progress

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION:

• Provide necessary documentation and communication to all customer levels and sub-contractors
• Maintain a project file in accordance with our documentation standards for all project’s correspondence – incoming and outgoing. 
• Professionally represent Automated Logic in meetings and always be proactive in defending the company’s best interest. 

CHANGE ORDERS:

• Owner/Other Trade Driven Change Orders:  Immediately request change orders for all work/circumstances that change or scope and/or increase our costs on any project.  The APM should understand all change order costs, be prepared to justify/defend them, and be prepared to negotiate change order pricing in the best interest of the company when necessary.
• Automated Logic Driven Change Orders:  All personnel should actively look for additional items to sell, or upgrade. 
• Utilize ALC standards for estimating, routing and booking change orders. 

OPERATIONS MANUAL:

• Participate in peer reviews, turnover meetings, and postmortem meetings and close out meetings as required.

                                                                             
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Attends seminars, enrolls in self-study courses, and undertakes other self-improvement measures to maintain proficiency and improve job performance.

Basic Qualification

• GED and 3+ years of experience in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Building Automation/HVAC Controls or Construction industries or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering or HVAC.

Preferred Qualification

• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Access and other Windows products
• Ability to lead and motivate teams
• Strong problem solving, planning and project management skills
• Ability to read and understand scope of work
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of project financial reporting
• Prior experience in Construction, HVAC and/or Building Automation preferred 

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Job Number: 30120721

Community / Marketing Title: Associate Field Service Project Manager

Location_formattedLocationLong: Georgia, US