Contracting Project Specialist - Honolulu, HI

Description

• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.
• Responsible for assisting in managing EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) programs to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace. Involves managing safety data and records.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
• Establishes professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives. Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
• Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
• Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals; supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
• Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.
• Oversees the following: preparation of Trane material and vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials and approving payments.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
• Responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving materials, optimizing warehouse stock.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Ensures that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
• Represents company by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
• Provides training and follow-up training at customer site.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Provides technical support to customers on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Must have a general working knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt
• At least 5 to 8+ years of HVAC/Controls industry experience
• Familiarity with financially guaranteed contracts, the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, temperature controls, and process control systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, current Project Management tool suite, PeopleSoft Contracts and Projects.
• Experience and knowledge in using Project Management Tools (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts) is required.
• Must possess the communication skills and level of literacy, scientific knowledge and mathematical skills commensurate with the completion of High School and/or higher level education.
• Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal
• A two-year degree from technical college in related field with four years of experience in the construction industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties
• Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
• Must be able to reach your hands over your head
• Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands
• Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
• Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less

Benefits

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs to keep you on top of technical innovations including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training along with tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• Knowledge support from the factory is a nationwide communications hub so that you have what you need to get the job done right the first time.
• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance, and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• A regular schedule (with overtime opportunities) and most workdays you’ll be dispatched from your house.
• Premium equipment such as a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance.
• Paid Time off with up to 9 paid holidays,15 vacation days and paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance