Assistant Project Manager ( BAS) at Climatec LLC

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Building Automation, Cost Forecasting, Invoicing, Risk Management, Technical Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Estimating, Value Engineering, Budgeting, HVAC Systems, Blueprint Reading, Control Wiring Diagrams, Subcontractor Coordination, Customer Relations

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

About Robert Bosch GmbH Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations. Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions. Job Summary: Responsible for supporting the successful execution of building automation projects from initiation through closeout by partnering with sales, operations, and project teams. This role ensures accurate project setup, evaluates scope and customer expectations, and proactively identifies risks and change opportunities. The position manages cost forecasting, invoicing, and collections while coordinating materials, subcontractors, and internal resources to optimize project delivery. Serving as a key point of contact, the role drives alignment across stakeholders, ensures adherence to scope and standards, and supports technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. 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 every new building automation project is booked accurately within Bosch’s internal systems, completing all necessary financial and administrative forms to kick off the project lifecycle correctly. * Ensures project documents, estimate, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Bosch Building Technologies’ productivity on the project. * Determines if customer expectations are similar to Bosch Building Technologies and if these can be achieved based upon Bosch Building Technologies’ estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally. * Evaluates customer expectations against the contractual scope of work and Bosch’s internal estimates, providing proactive feedback to stakeholders if there is a gap in deliverables. * Identifies potential project roadblocks or technical conflicts early in the process and collaborates with the rotating Project Management team to implement corrective actions. * 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. * Tracks and forecasts project costs across all work areas to ensure the division meets its budget goals, including the completion of the monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) re-forecast. * Provides critical input to sales and operations regarding technical considerations, including estimating, value engineering, and identifying special resource needs for complex construction or direct-owner projects. * Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them. * Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation. * 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. * Serves as a primary point of contact for consulting engineers, building owners/points of contact(s), and other contractors to ensure that engineering and start-up phases are completed accurately and on schedule. * Reviews all engineered submittals to ensure they strictly adhere to the project scope, budget, customer expectations, and Bosch’s established location standards. * Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED equivalent. * 1-3 years of experience working as a coordinator or administrative assistant to project managers with tasks and responsibilities within construction, building automation systems, or HVAC systems. * 1-3 years of experience with project forecasting, budgeting, or billing processes including how to read a schedule of values and track basic project costs. * 2+ years of experience working in building automation systems, building automation controls, and/or building management systems. * Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel to various locations and job sites within the region as required. * Ability to read and understand control wiring diagrams, blueprints, and project specifications. Preferred Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Engineering/Management. * 3+ years of experience with project coordination, documentation, reporting, or work-in-progress (WIP) forecasting. * 1+ years of experience working with building automation systems/frameworks such as Distech, Alerton, Tridium/Niagara Framework or other OEM building automation controls. * Advanced working experience with project management and design tools such as Procore or Microsoft Project for scheduling. * Experience with mentoring, leading, and coaching team(s) within the Building Automation Systems (BAS) industry. Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. * Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers * Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment * Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet) Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate * Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Bosch Building Technologies colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction. * Driving to customer sites is required * Limited overnight travel may be required Additional Information: * Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary * Travel Requirements: As required per project schedule * Benefits: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Flexible Spending Accounts * 401K w/ company match * Life/AD&D/LTD * Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Pet Insurance   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here [https://www.climatec.com/climatec-notices/privacy-statement]. Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of building automation projects, ensuring accurate project setup, evaluating scope and customer expectations, and identifying risks. The role also involves managing cost forecasting, invoicing, and coordinating materials and resources to optimize project delivery.