Project Manager I - Security & Life Safety

**about Climatec**
For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions.
As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation delivering results for thousands of customers, every day.
Climatecs strategic business partners include the worlds leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

**about Bosch**
The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide.
Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus.
Boschs operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities:**
+ Provides input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for construction or direct owner projects.
This input could be associated with areas such as estimating, value engineering, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects.

+ Ensures project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes.

+ Ensures project documents, estimate, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Climatecs productivity on the project.

+ Determines if customer expectations are similar to Climatecs and if these can be achieved based upon Climatecs estimate or contractual scope.
Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally.

+ Identifies and resolves potential project issues.

+ Accurately forecasts costs for each area of the project and tracks these over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.

+ Invoices projects timely and is actively engaged in collections to minimize aging.

+ Coordinates material orders and timing with Material Coordinator to maximize cash flow and material handling efficiency.
Ensures all equipment is compatible and will function properly to achieve the required sequences.

+ Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations.

+ Completes the monthly WIP re-forecast.

+ Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations.
Assist Sales team during estimating phase.

+ Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them.

+ Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.

+ Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure Climatec labor is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas.

+ Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.

+ Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.

+ Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.

+ Reviews all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards.
As required, provide input on employee goals and progress on these to supervisors and managers.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of high school diploma.

+ 2+ years of project management experience from the security and life safety industry.

+ An understanding of basic computer operating systems, including MS Office Suite.

+ Thorough understanding of fire alarm, card access, security, and intercom systems.

+ CSPM certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months on the job.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Two year technical degree in Electronics related studies preferred.
An undergraduate degree in Electrical, Construction Management, or other related studies is excellent.

+ Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc.
may meet this requirement as determined by local management.

+ Some experience with programming.

+ Forecasting, purchasing, billing and MS project and Monday scheduling experience.

+ The ability to configure and debug basic computer problems.

+ Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

+ An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction.

+ Level 2 and Senior Project Managers have a very deep understanding of the DDC or special systems that control buildings.
They also understand the other systems involved in the mechanical and electrical portions of building controls.

+ Level 2 and Senior Project Managers also have the experience to provide extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems.

**Essential Functions:**
+ Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.

+ Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.

+ Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.

+ Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatecs vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle.

+ Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.

**Employee Benefits:**
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Flex Spending Accounts
+ Life Insurance
+ Disability Coverage (LTD/STD)
+ 401K w/ company match
+ Pet Insurance
+ Paid time off
+ Paid holidays
**Application Process:**
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above.
Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.

**Additional Information:**
**This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status** .
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**If you need accommodation** for any part of the application process, please send an email to ****** call 602-944-3330 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**_Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.
Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable._**