HVAC Project Manager - Budderfly
Shelton, CT
About the Job
Saving the World! Help Wanted…
Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. With zero upfront investment, Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.
Ranked #2 in energy companies and #10 overall on the 2021 Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list.
We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!
We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of Project Manager. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing various projects within a technical operational environment.
Why this Role is Important:
The Project Manager role is crucial as it ensures the successful execution of projects, maintains relationships with third-party vendors, and fulfills client needs while delivering results.
Responsibilities:
- Manages multiple projects independently, varying in size and complexity.
- Establishes and sustains relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Provides monthly forecasts for HVAC installations.
- Engages in contractor meetings for project planning and scheduling.
- Manages changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Supports the engineering team and contractors with scoping and structural analysis.
- Communicates directly with customers, account management, and the executive team to provide updates on installations.
- Addresses customer escalations and ensures timely resolutions.
- Collaborates closely with the fulfillment team to manage need-by dates, equipment availability, and delivery.
- Provides remote technical support to vendors/contractors during the installation of equipment.
- Reviews surveys to ensure the accuracy and quality of work meet Budderfly standards.
- Holds contractors accountable for communication, coordination, or installation issues, including the completion of punch list items.
- Assists with warranty and RMA of defective equipment or components.
- Conducts the job close-out process, ensuring all documentation is filed correctly and post-surveys have been uploaded and approved by all necessary parties.
- Manages the financial execution of assigned projects within the budget.
- Reviews contractor invoices for accuracy and completeness of supporting information.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Broad understanding of project management and operational policies, procedures, and practices.
- Must possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Creative problem solver with the ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service.
- 5+ years of experience in HVAC installations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, or a related field. Work experience counts in lieu of a college degree.
- Project Management Certification and/or Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification preferred but not required.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently with complex interdependencies.
- Experience in the energy sector is helpful but not required.
- Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
- Extensive organizational and time-management skills to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
- Flexible hours are required as field crews' schedules will vary and may include some weekend and late-night work.
- Occasional travel-30%-40%
Location: Remote
Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.
What We Offer:
- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.
Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.
