Construction Sales Project Manager - CareerPaths NW

Our client, a leader in building controls and automation, is looking for a Construction Sales Project Manager with a proven track record in both sales and project management within the controls or mechanical contracting industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring new projects at acceptable margin levels and managing these projects to successful completion.

This role requires a dynamic individual who can act as a project leader under general supervision, responsively meeting customer requirements and employing sound project management techniques to oversee day-to-day activities. This position not only involves performing engineering to controls team standards but also managing the financial results of projects and activities assigned, all while maintaining customer satisfaction and project financial goals.

Construction Project Manager Job Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and develop contracts to finalize sales, maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry contacts.
• Develop and update project implementation plans, ensuring timely and cost-effective installation and completion of projects.
• Ensure profitable completion of projects, managing cash, cost, and billing effectively, and maintaining profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Coordinate with controls engineering team activities, configure, design, and engineer systems to maintain quality and customer satisfaction, and oversee project construction for compliance with specifications and safety activities.
• Manage material procurement, monitoring usage, cost, and inventory, and obtain lead time discounts when possible.
• Plan and monitor commissioning and checkout of the system, ensuring job completion documentation is complete.
• Proactively evaluate potential problems on the job and initiate action to limit negative outcomes, including pursuing change orders for equitable adjustments to contracts.
• Coordinate on-site visits for service personnel and ensure a smooth transition to service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel, and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Qualifications

• Current experience in selling and project management within a controls company or as a mechanical contractor.
• Ability to sell and manage projects, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proficient in sound project management techniques and engineering principles related to building controls and automation.
• Strong financial management skills, with the ability to manage project profitability and cash flow.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of maintaining positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to safety standards and ensuring the safety of all project participants.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional looking to leverage their sales and project management experience in a role that offers significant responsibility and the chance to contribute to the success of high-profile building control and automation projects.

Our client is committed to excellence in service, project delivery, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about driving new business, managing successful projects, and working within a dynamic and supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.