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Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls Project Manager Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS), design-build and general construction. We assist federal, state and local government agencies; private sector companies; and commercial entities in the design and implementation of their BAS and general construction projects. CQS employees enjoy a flexible, fun, and family-oriented work environment. We collaborate and learn from each other, which leads to each team member’s contribution having a huge impact on the overall growth of our company. We have a strong culture rooted in our core values of INTEGRITY and INNOVATION. These values guide every aspect of our work and contribute to high levels of employee happiness that results in superior customer service to our client’s time and again. Our rapidly growing company seeks an eager and hard-working professional to join our team as a BAS/Controls Project Manager. This exciting career opportunity will provide operational and administrative support across the BAS department. In this role you are expected to operate independently and in concert with Senior BAS field personnel/estimator. Typical responsibilities include estimating (take-off & analysis), generating scopes of work, scheduling material deliveries and workforce, submitting and managing RFIs (Requests for Information), preparing and tracking project submittals, coordinating with sub-contractors, contract buyout, engineering and programming support, and general office work. Projects include ground-up, installation, and retrofits with sizes from 5k to 3 million+ and include BAS engineering consulting, design-build, design-assist, design-bid-build, plan-spec, and negotiated work. Responsibilities and duties
Serve as primary contact to manage day-to-day operation of multiple Building Automation projects from planning to close-out Coordinate multiple aspects of commercial HVAC and building automation controls systems in commercial buildings, including high rises, schools, airports, medical facilities, labs, data centers, pharmaceutical environments, stadiums, among others Balance time between the office and one or multiple job sites as needed, and attend meetings (kick-off, preconstruction, coordination, estimating, quality control, safety, planning, commissioning, etc.) from project inception to completion Work with internal stakeholders (management, estimating, preconstruction, design/engineering, installation, safety, purchasing) and external stakeholders (general contractors, building owners, other subcontractors, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners/vendors) Assist with surveying, planning and design, value engineering, cost estimates; develop project plans, communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans; ensure project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately including RFIs, submittals, change orders and proposals Manage purchasing, equipment and material deliveries, equipment buyouts and coordinate with BAS field personnel; manage delivery of required materials and equipment to job sites while tracking inventory for the project Prepare conceptual and detailed bid documents, change orders and RFIs, forecasts, purchase orders, subcontracts Track labor, materials, and budgeting; create, manage, and maintain budgets and close-out documentation tasks Oversee and direct projects from conception to completion while communicating with the client to ensure understanding of project scope and vision Create and update scheduling (Gantt charts and project timelines) in company software, determine necessary resources and track progress from start to finish ensuring project completion on time and under budget Support estimating department in the development of BAS controls cost estimates and scopes of work Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging issues Attend routine progress meetings with the client, vendors or subcontractors to discuss project updates, concerns, and resolution of issues Review all shop drawings Maintain and control programmatically classified material (as applicable) Manage subcontractors and associated cost, billing, performance and client relations Develop quality subcontractor relationships for utilization on future business Participate in business development and proposal processes to ensure accurate scope and evaluation information Lead pre/post walk-through of the space with all involved parties Analyze current processes, personnel, and materials to identify methods for reducing costs Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues Perform other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications
Three (3) or more years of experience in project management, estimating, or engineering of HVAC and building automation controls systems is preferred, but not required with other qualified experience Bachelor’s degree from a US-accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, however not required with qualifying years of experience Knowledge in commercial HVAC and building automation controls systems Thorough understanding and ability to read controls documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Proven experience in project management, preferably in the building automation controls field Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, BAS and other building MEP systems Knowledge of specification and design drawing review for control and mechanical applications as well as industry standards and best practices Experience interacting with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals Experience with multiple BAS vendor software and hardware Knowledge of IP-based networks and building automation communication protocols and systems (e.g., Niagara Tridium, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus) Proficient in collaborating to plan, conduct, and report work efforts Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures Experience managing budgets for BAS projects Strong knowledge of controls materials, processes and equipment Excellent organizational and time-management skills High level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament Ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information Experience with MS Project and/or other project management software is desirable but not required Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass a background check, reference check, and a pre-employment drug screening
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Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls Project Manager Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS), design-build and general construction. We assist federal, state and local government agencies; private sector companies; and commercial entities in the design and implementation of their BAS and general construction projects. CQS employees enjoy a flexible, fun, and family-oriented work environment. We collaborate and learn from each other, which leads to each team member’s contribution having a huge impact on the overall growth of our company. We have a strong culture rooted in our core values of INTEGRITY and INNOVATION. These values guide every aspect of our work and contribute to high levels of employee happiness that results in superior customer service to our client’s time and again. Our rapidly growing company seeks an eager and hard-working professional to join our team as a BAS/Controls Project Manager. This exciting career opportunity will provide operational and administrative support across the BAS department. In this role you are expected to operate independently and in concert with Senior BAS field personnel/estimator. Typical responsibilities include estimating (take-off & analysis), generating scopes of work, scheduling material deliveries and workforce, submitting and managing RFIs (Requests for Information), preparing and tracking project submittals, coordinating with sub-contractors, contract buyout, engineering and programming support, and general office work. Projects include ground-up, installation, and retrofits with sizes from 5k to 3 million+ and include BAS engineering consulting, design-build, design-assist, design-bid-build, plan-spec, and negotiated work. Responsibilities and duties
Serve as primary contact to manage day-to-day operation of multiple Building Automation projects from planning to close-out Coordinate multiple aspects of commercial HVAC and building automation controls systems in commercial buildings, including high rises, schools, airports, medical facilities, labs, data centers, pharmaceutical environments, stadiums, among others Balance time between the office and one or multiple job sites as needed, and attend meetings (kick-off, preconstruction, coordination, estimating, quality control, safety, planning, commissioning, etc.) from project inception to completion Work with internal stakeholders (management, estimating, preconstruction, design/engineering, installation, safety, purchasing) and external stakeholders (general contractors, building owners, other subcontractors, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners/vendors) Assist with surveying, planning and design, value engineering, cost estimates; develop project plans, communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans; ensure project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately including RFIs, submittals, change orders and proposals Manage purchasing, equipment and material deliveries, equipment buyouts and coordinate with BAS field personnel; manage delivery of required materials and equipment to job sites while tracking inventory for the project Prepare conceptual and detailed bid documents, change orders and RFIs, forecasts, purchase orders, subcontracts Track labor, materials, and budgeting; create, manage, and maintain budgets and close-out documentation tasks Oversee and direct projects from conception to completion while communicating with the client to ensure understanding of project scope and vision Create and update scheduling (Gantt charts and project timelines) in company software, determine necessary resources and track progress from start to finish ensuring project completion on time and under budget Support estimating department in the development of BAS controls cost estimates and scopes of work Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging issues Attend routine progress meetings with the client, vendors or subcontractors to discuss project updates, concerns, and resolution of issues Review all shop drawings Maintain and control programmatically classified material (as applicable) Manage subcontractors and associated cost, billing, performance and client relations Develop quality subcontractor relationships for utilization on future business Participate in business development and proposal processes to ensure accurate scope and evaluation information Lead pre/post walk-through of the space with all involved parties Analyze current processes, personnel, and materials to identify methods for reducing costs Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues Perform other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications
Three (3) or more years of experience in project management, estimating, or engineering of HVAC and building automation controls systems is preferred, but not required with other qualified experience Bachelor’s degree from a US-accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, however not required with qualifying years of experience Knowledge in commercial HVAC and building automation controls systems Thorough understanding and ability to read controls documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Proven experience in project management, preferably in the building automation controls field Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, BAS and other building MEP systems Knowledge of specification and design drawing review for control and mechanical applications as well as industry standards and best practices Experience interacting with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals Experience with multiple BAS vendor software and hardware Knowledge of IP-based networks and building automation communication protocols and systems (e.g., Niagara Tridium, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus) Proficient in collaborating to plan, conduct, and report work efforts Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures Experience managing budgets for BAS projects Strong knowledge of controls materials, processes and equipment Excellent organizational and time-management skills High level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament Ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information Experience with MS Project and/or other project management software is desirable but not required Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass a background check, reference check, and a pre-employment drug screening
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