Description:
The Controls and Start-up Manager, under the direction of the Director of HVAC, is responsible for general coordination of all HVAC Controls work related to but not limited to BMS systems, VRF systems, thermostats, sensors, and devices, kitchen hoods, start-up activities, warranty tracking, close-out documents, etc.
Requirements:
Preconstruction
- Review control drawings to gain a thorough understanding of control scope and sequence of operations
- Review equipment submittals and installation manuals before buy-out process completion
- Responsible for all aspects of HVAC controls coordination and installation between the project manager, subcontractor, controls subcontractors
- Identifies HVAC controls scope of work for each project (controls scope of work) and presents to the preconstruction team for evaluation and processing. Must include responsibility of each party, inclusions, and exclusions
- Assists sales and preconstruction in obtaining subcontractor quotes
- Identifies all accessories and confirms voltages required for secondary control devices
- Assists project managers and preconstruction with a buy-out, and project review summary regarding controls and scope of work
- Reviews life safety drawings for fire-smoke dampers sequence of operation coordination
- Reviews commercial kitchen drawings and identifies HVAC controls scope of work
- Identifies any possible scope gaps and risks associated with controls scope of work
Execution
- Responsible for developing and executing detailed start-up plans and schedules
- Develops and maintains a detailed start-up schedule with a 1-year overview
- Responsible for developing and maintaining quality control and quality assurance field forms and checklists
- Travels between multiple job sites
- Assists superintendents and project managers in the commencement of controls scope of work
- Coordinates all start-up plans and schedules with project managers
- Assists project managers in managing controls subcontractors’ scope of work
- Inspects work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards
- Reduces warranty expenses through QC/QA best practices
- Works with the team on O&M’s and start-up paperwork and required documentation
- Performs quality control job site walk-through visits to assist field superintendents and project managers in identifying controls and start-up-related risks and help correct any installation errors or omissions
- Assists superintendents with confirming permanent power at major equipment like DOAS and VRF
- Maintains the highest levels of customer satisfaction and maintains relationships with all customers
- Coordinates, schedules, and actively participates in all trades coordination meetings such as life safeties interlocks to HVAC equipment, kitchen hoods interlocks, CO/NO/CO2 control garage systems, laundry ventilation systems, etc.
- Communicates with HVAC start-up on project status and scheduling
- Resolves technical issues arising from gaps in the scope of work, changing field conditions, and coordination between trades
- Assists subcontractors with resolving technical questions
- Performs commissioning of BMS systems installed by subcontractors; graphics assessment; overall readiness and completion of the system
- Responsible for 3rd party commissioning; Cx software reporting; punch lists; close-outs
- Collects and saves in job folders all start-up documents from the internal group and vendors
- Conducts and assists with HVAC state and city inspections
- Responsible for collecting and creating the close-out documents packet and their turnover to the owner
- Conducts and participates in owner’s training
- Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction
- Maintains a detailed log of projects’ specific close-out documents
- Responsible for tracking the warranty start and expiration dates – “projects in warranty” list
- This role is responsible for a successful project close-out phase
- Works closely with project management on startup and warranty issues
- Time tracking is project-specific
- This role is not responsible for processing subcontractors' pay apps, issuing task agreements or buy-out purchase orders
- This role is not responsible for subcontractors’ scheduling and only assists project managers as needed
Key Performance Indicators
1. Risk management KPI – the ability to recognize, avoid,d and mitigate risks that cause production delays and cost impacts, materialized risks management vs projected risks and their cost impact positive or negative
2. Business value creation – repeat business, customer retention
3. Clean and accurate documentation – warranty letters, start-up plans, start-up schedules, equipment start-up sheets, O&M’s, warranty log
4. Effectiveness of internal and external communication
Culture:
- Employee creates a comfortable work environment, demonstrates responsibility, respect, fairness, safety, cooperation, and honesty
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Able to comprehend and speak English
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented
- Ability to interact effectively with general contractors, labor subcontractors, commercial customers, and the internal team
- Experience with controls wire installation, BMS controls proficiency, point-to-point checkout, controls device wiring
- Ability to read complex control drawings and wiring diagrams
- Ability to diagnose open/close circuits (troubleshoot control devices and electrical circuits)
- Experience with commercial application HVAC control systems
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Able to write up reports and process documentation related to this role
Minimum Qualifications:
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in the commercial HVAC industry
- An equivalent or combination of education (technical school) and experience is acceptable
- 5 + years of HVAC electrical/control install or BMS experience
- Master Electrician preferred
- Has basic hand tools to do the job
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
"Rogers Building Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status."
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