Commissioning Associate Project Manager

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Cx Associate Project Managers are responsible   for generating business, providing general management of electrical and/or specialty systems construction projects, and overseeing staff.   The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Accubid and AutoCAD is preferred, and knowledge of the electrical construction trade is preferred.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Education:   Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training
• Experience: 1   year of electrical estimating experience or

Experience:   Five years of Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering, or Commissioning Management experience with 8 years of commissioning/start-up experience for electrical and/or mechanical systems. Experience leading commissioning/start-up activities for construction projects exceeding $25MM in contract value strongly preferred. Relevant industry experience can vary from Mission Critical, Industrial, and Commercial.

Travel: Up to 100%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports generation of new business. Networks, establishes, and maintains customer relationships.
• Support the development of the QAQC/Cx scope, schedule, and budget. Reviews outgoing QAQC/Cx estimates with Estimating Department to ensure accuracy. Properly utilizes internal functional groups and monitors progress of each deliverable for the project.
• Supports the development of the QAQC/Cx safety plan. Effectively involves internal safety departments to ensure a complete and client approved plan. Works with the construction project manager to ensure start up and operational procedures are executed in a safe manner and are compliant with the client's specifications.
• Coordinates with the client and all affected parties on day to day start-up and Cx activities, and leads daily, weekly and monthly meetings (i.e., QAQC/Commissioning meetings, Equipment meetings, Coordination meetings, Scheduling meetings, Staffing meetings, Project Manager meetings, etc.).
• Manages all QAQC/Cx issues logs pertinent to the project, and coordinates with all affected and/or responsible parties to mitigate and clear out the issues.
• Coordinates with 3rd party testing/commissioning agencies to ensure proper coverage during commissioning/startup procedures.
• In collaboration with Workforce Manager, participates in performance review process for field leadership.
• Partners with Talent Team to optimize recruiting and selection, employee relations, and other related topics as it pertains to direct reports.
• Visits various jobsites and interacts with crew, customers, foreman, and general contractors to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior.
• Effectively delegates to Cx Crew with proper control systems in place to ensure accountability and to prevent decision making bottlenecks.
• Provides frequent and clear feedback to Cx Crew, offers clear direction, and ensures they are supported in their goals.
• Organizes Cx crew into a productive team to encourage synergy.
• Manages the boundaries that separate units which report directly and with other parts of the business. Monitors the flow of work between his/her unit and others in the organization; asking questions, and recommending improvements. Understands and conveys functional strategies, business strategies, and corporate mission. Fosters effective crossfunctional collaborations to accelerate work processes.
• Creates a supportive environment that allows mistakes but not failure (motivates and instructs; shares positive and negative feedback in a constructive manner.).
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
• How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
• If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.
• Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
• FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.