Project Specialist - Building Automation

Description

Position Purpose
You will support the temperature controls division of the Building Automation/Temperature Controls business unit through the preparation/engineering of submittals. Ensuring all systems are installed, programmed, and commissioned as specified. Instructing site personnel on operations and maintenance for control systems. Using your expertise in the commercial HVAC industry, you will perform installation, warranty, emergency, and maintenance service on installed temperature control systems based on project specifications. Advise the Construction Manager/Sales engineer of system deficiencies, customer complaints, and additional sales potential.

Pay Range: $55.29 - $74.52 per hour plus potential profit share.

Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus/ Commission Program as applicable, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Complete assigned projects according to proposal, drawings, and specifications, cost estimates, customer expectations, and timeframes by effectively managing and executing contractual obligations in concert with LONG project management procedures.
• Direct engineering, preparation of submittals and installation drawings, selection, ordering and scheduling of materials, plus providing installations at the jobsite within the estimated costs indicated on the sales estimate.
• Perform calibration and check-out of control systems, and ensure that systems are programmed and commissioned, as specified, and that installed equipment is controlled per the manufacturers recommendations and LONG standards.
• Attend regularly scheduled on-site project meetings.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the acceptance of completed work (i.e. checkout sheets completed and submitted, and checkout procedures followed).
• Assist the graphics coordinator and/or provide the labor and expertise for the preparation and delivery of graphical user interfaces when required for projects in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Provide information to update drawings and keep records of equipment for as-built documentation (submit all redlined drafting to application engineers).
• Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes. Participate in job site final walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide customer training.
• Act as a technical resource to customers and field employees.
• Advises construction manager and sales personnel regarding system deficiencies and/or customer complaints and advises appropriate building intelligence personnel
• Available and able to coordinate warranty, after hour, emergency, and maintenance service on installed systems
• Advises construction manager or sales account manager of additional sales potential (both service and contract related)
• Always abides by all LONG Building Technologies and OSHA safety regulations
• Informs customer of LONG service agreement availability while performing start-up, commissioning, and owner training tasks
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 years temperature control system start-up, checkout, and service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management and smoke removal systems.
• Able to perform a complete installation of the control system, and knowledge of construction procedures and Co State electrical requirements.
• Possess good leadership, managerial, communication (written and verbal), and computer skills
• Possess good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize workflow and self-direct daily schedule and tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in project management is a plus
• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Physical Requirements

• This position may include sitting for extended periods, lifting, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
• Ability to climb ladders and function at heights.

Environment

• Indoor, office environment

Hazards

• Inclement weather
• High, precarious places

Competencies
To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following qualities.

• LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.

At LONG Building Technologies, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers, and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.