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Job Summary:
Our Honolulu, HI location is hiring a Contracting Project Specialist. In this role you will manage all aspects of construction projects, from beginning to end, with direct responsibility for project execution while leading a team, or teams, to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with available resources. Responsible for the administration, implementation and management of construction projects. Accountable for assigned projects’ scope of work, schedule and budget.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance, and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid Time off with up to 9 paid holidays,15 vacation days and paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- A regular schedule (with overtime opportunities) and most workdays you’ll be dispatched from your house.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs to keep you on top of technical innovations including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training along with tuition assistance, and student debt support.
- Knowledge support from the factory is a nationwide communications hub so that you have what you need to get the job done right the first time.
- Premium equipment such as a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance.
- Learn more about our benefits here!
Where is the work:
This position has been designated as on-site working in the Honolulu, HI office, as well as surrounding islands (Maui, Kauai, Big Island).
What you will do:
- Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
- Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
- Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
- Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.
- Represents company by serving as a direct customer contact.
- Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
- Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
- Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.
- Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
- Oversees the following: preparation of Trane material and vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials and approving payments.
- Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
- Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals; supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
- Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
- Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
- Ensures that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
- Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
- Establishes professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives. Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
- Provides technical support to customers on assigned projects.
- Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
- Provides training and follow-up training at customer site.
- Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
- Responsible for assisting in managing EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) programs to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace. Involves managing safety data and records.
- Responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving materials, optimizing warehouse stock.
What you will bring:
- At least 5 to 8+ years of HVAC/Controls industry experience
- A two-year degree from technical college in related field with four years of experience in the construction industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience and knowledge in using Project Management Tools (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts) is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, current Project Management tool suite, PeopleSoft Contracts and Projects.
- Familiarity with financially guaranteed contracts, the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, temperature controls, and process control systems is preferred.
- Must possess the communication skills and level of literacy, scientific knowledge and mathematical skills commensurate with the completion of High School and/or higher level education.
- Must have a general working knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:
- Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt
- Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties
- Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction
- Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands
- Must be able to reach your hands over your head
- Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
- This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
- Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less
- Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal
- Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
- This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location
This role has been designated as Safety Sensitive by the Company.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $25 - $45 per hour
Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
