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Newcomb and Company · 1 day ago

HVAC Project Manager - Wilmington NC

Wilmington, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Newcomb and Company is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services. The HVAC Project Manager will oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring HVAC systems are installed according to specifications while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction.

Building MaterialConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, implement and monitor the construction project’s progress to ensure HVAC systems are installed in accordance with plans and specifications

Support field crews to make sure they are adequately supplied with materials on a timely basis to maintain productivity

Coordinate with field supervisors and other PMs to man projects with appropriate field forces to maintain internal and customer schedules

Ensure project delivered is an above average installation from a quality standpoint that is a properly operating system on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction

Take ownership of the project that is assigned from start to finish including warranty period

Develop a plan to take the project from start to finish in a manner that meets the required schedule and budget

Execute the plan and make whatever modifications as necessary to stay on schedule and on budget

Communicate regularly with the project executive in charge of the project

Notify the project executive of any issues early so they will be aware of problems associated with the project

Notify the project executive of any changes in the work early so potential change orders can be identified

Keep the project executive in the loop weekly regarding the projects that are assigned

Quantify, order, and purchase miscellaneous sheet metal and piping materials as required to complete project on schedule and within budget

Verify that all current plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and installation instructions are accurate and are effectively utilized by field crews

Prepare and assemble shop drawings and submittals not handled by the project executive

Attend scheduled job meetings and notify superintendent, foremen, or mechanic of status of work and schedule changes

Schedule equipment and material deliveries with superintendents, foremen, mechanics, suppliers, warehouse, and sheet metal shop

Prepare and initiate correspondence with customers, other trades, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and architects

Document job delays and issues (in writing or by email) with GC and project executive

Notify project executive of any potential change orders and assist with change order requests as needed

Assist project executive with progress billings based on status of work completed

Thoroughly review weekly job cost and discuss specific cost items with field crews

Monitor piping and sheet metal labor cost to meet estimated cost

Monitor piping and sheet metal material cost to meet estimated cost

Provide written explanation when actual job cost deviates from estimated job cost

Review preliminary coordination drawings and recommend revisions prior to distribution to the field

Notify the coordination department of construction schedule and communicate requirements of when coordination drawings are needed for sheet metal and piping needs

Assist with the development of field crews with training that is desired and/or required

Assist with recruitment and retention of field crews

Verify that adequate sheet metal and piping field force is maintained on construction projects

Assist in scheduling sheet metal shop and pipe fabrication shop activities for ship dates to sites and verify deliveries are received as required for field forces

Coordinate project needs to maintain piping and sheet metal labor productivity

Assist superintendent, foremen, or mechanic with labor projections and scheduling

Assist with safety policies and confirm with field supervisor and superintendents that safety policies are adhered to

Request assistance from safety manager when questions regarding safety become apparent on jobsites

Manage the job site conditions and crews to ensure field productivity

Manage superintendents, foremen, and mechanics with work sequence and needs

Prepare a two-week look ahead schedule for all projects with durations of eight weeks or longer

Update two week look ahead schedule weekly

Note that this is to be performed weekly by the PM with the field crews at the job site

Update labor loading forecast spreadsheet monthly

Provide assistance on site when needed to verify proper installation of equipment

Walk projects weekly to verify installation is of top quality and is according to plans, specifications, and manufacturers installation instructions for equipment

Prepare in house punch list for deficiencies noted during weekly walk through and turn over to superintendent, foreman, or mechanic in charge of project for correction

Verify in house punch list has been completed prior to completion of the project

Track rental equipment and monitor use on jobsites

Schedule subcontractors and monitor performance on jobsite

Assist construction administrative staff as required to complete final closeout documents such as test and balance reports, O&M manuals, and any other turnover documents required

Verify as-builts are maintained during the project and provided to administrative staff prior to close out

Interact with field supervisor, superintendents, and foremen to perform annual evaluations of the employees

Stay involved with the project through start-up, commissioning and turnover and address any punch list or deficiency items during this process

Maintain connection with customer during the warranty period and be the first point of contact during that time

Qualification

HVAC project managementTechnical knowledge of HVACMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookManagement proceduresCustomer interactionConstruction personnel coordinationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to communicate, support and work closely with co-workers

Ability to communicate and work closely with construction personnel, architects, engineers, and customers

Good written and oral communication skills

Good knowledge of management procedures

Technical knowledge of HVAC sheet metal, hydronic piping, refrigerant piping, control systems, and equipment

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

3-5 years of HVAC commercial construction experience in a project management role

Preferred

5 years of HVAC commercial construction experience in a project management role

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company

Newcomb and Company

Founded in 1954, Newcomb and Company is a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new-construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Founded in 1954

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees