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Senior Project Manager at ACCO Engineered Systems

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a client base, managing HVAC/Plumbing/process sales, and coordinating field labor needs for each project in collaboration with field leadership. The role requires judgment and discretion in representing the company and a high level of commitment and involvement with the work and the companys business. The ideal candidate has experience in Plumbing Design-Build projects and may oversee a project based in San Luis Obispo with travel approximately 23 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single source of responsibility to ACCO and the customer.


• Perform all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales, including concept engineering, complete estimates, written proposals, direct meetings, and successful project completion.


• Manage contracts including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution.


• Oversee field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and ACCOs field leadership.


• Understand financial aspects of the job: forecast, budget projection, and cost control within agreed limits.


• Prepare letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, strategies, etc., for sound business procedures and legal protection.


• Handle billing and awareness of job costs.


• Build and manage relationships with external and internal customers.


• External: lead client meetings, develop contracts to finalize sales, and maintain cordial relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and the industry.


• Internal: supervise and coordinate ACCO departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, Service) during project construction in a timely manner.


• Contribute to special studies, committees, and initiatives to advance ACCOs technical abilities in engineering, planning, estimating, and installation procedures.


• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers; consult with management and department heads; attend project management, sales, and construction meetings; schedule pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors.


• Utilize internal resources to meet customer requirements: coordinate staff from all departments as needed; manage project teams to achieve the contracted scope; mentor others and participate in recruiting, training, and coaching of sales staff.


• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by upper management.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• 10+ years of experience in estimating, design and/or management of HVAC projects ranging from $50,000 to $100+ million.


• Ability to operate independently and autonomously to achieve goals.


• Demonstrate integrity and a track record of developing new business.


• Strong interpersonal and project management abilities with organizational skills to handle a high volume of issues.


• Maintain a community presence in an industry-based or community-based organization.

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.


• Perseverance: Maintains effort toward difficult goals and recovers from adversity.


• Insight: Interprets information to identify new possibilities.


• Engagement: Communicates a persuasive vision and connects with people.


• Teamwork: Collaborates toward common goals with authenticity and support.


• Big Picture: Contributes to short- and long-term business strategy; develops personal career vision.


• Motivation / Dedication: Demonstrates commitment to excellence and collective goals.


• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Seeks knowledge and adapts to change.


• Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems to meet objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.


• Close and distance vision requirements.


• Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel.


• Reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job site activities.


• Must possess and maintain a valid class C drivers license and be able to drive a vehicle.


• Regular and routine attendance.

Typical hours

Monday to Friday, starting as early as 6:00 am and ending around 7:00 pm.

Travel

Based on business needs, travel to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and job sites; locations vary.

Compensation

Competitive salary range: $138,000 to $230,000 per year. The actual compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, certifications, education or training, and location.

Location notes

Lompoc, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Arroyo Grande, CA; additional openings may be listed elsewhere in the posting.

Note: This description reflects the current posting and may be subject to change.