Project Manager - Plumbing

Job Summary:
The Project Manager is expected to develop and maintain a client base, manage plumbing sales, and coordinate the field labor needs for each project in conjunction with field leadership. The Project Manager will use judgment and discretion in representing the company. They are expected to show a high level of commitment and involvement with their work and the company’s business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the single point of contact and responsibility for both ACCO and the customer throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manages the complete contract lifecycle from concept engineering, estimating, and written proposals to procurement, execution, and successful job completion.
• Provides leadership and coordinates internal staff across all departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service.
• Oversee financial management by tracking job costs, handling billing, forecasting, and controlling expenses within budget limits.
• Directs field labor coordination and installation sequencing between the customer and ACCO field leadership.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with external clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners as well as internal Management and Department Heads.
• Schedules and leads essential project meetings, including client reviews, construction kickoffs, and internal sales and construction meetings.
• Protects business and legal interests by managing documentation, including letters, proposals, memos, contracts, and change orders.
• Mentors, recruits, trains, and coaches assigned staff and sales team members to support department initiatives and growth.
• Participates in special studies, committees, and other duties directed by management to advance ACCO's technical abilities and goals.
  

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Ability to operate independently, autonomously, and with a high sense of integrity to achieve goals outlined by management.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills to successfully balance and resolve a high volume of issues.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Commitment to maintaining an active presence in industry-based or community organizations.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Education and Experience:
Required:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or management of HVAC projects from $50,000 to $25+ million.
• A valid Class C driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle.

Desired:

• Experience in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.).
  

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
  

Job Responsibility Level:
No direct reports

Travel Requirements:
Travel required 5-45% of the time to other office locations and job sites.

Hours:
This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.
  

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