Project Specialist II

Job Summary

The Project Specialist II is responsible for managing and overseeing on-site technical operations, ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of fieldwork, and is better known as the field technical team lead. This role involves supervising field technicians, coordinating resources, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring that project deadlines and specifications are met.

The role also carries software engineering responsibility for developing and configuring BAS, BMS, and EMS software, integrating third-party systems, and resolving communications and networking issues across building systems.

Responsibilities

Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems. Develop and configure BAS, BMS, and EMS software, including databases, graphics, and programming for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable. Integrate third-party systems and devices into building automation and special systems platforms.

Troubleshoot communications and networking issues across controllers, field devices, and building networks. Develop and maintain software and user interface standards to ensure consistent, high-quality programming and graphics across projects. Work with engineering teams on system design and integration issues from project design through startup.

Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic startup and commissioning of building controls and special systems. Provide accurate controls or special systems startup and commissioning, including point-to-point checkout, on projects as assigned. Provide startup documentation, including daily logs, checkout logs, commissioning documents, etc.

, as required for assigned projects. Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development. Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner. Design Controls or Special Systems projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate.

Provide CAD labor and direction as required to complete submittals and other engineered drawings accurately and professionally. Assist in preparing as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals. Interpret project documents, estimates, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.

Ensure the project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes. Ensure project documents, estimates, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Bosch Building Technologies’ productivity on the project. Determine whether customer expectations align with Bosch Building Technologies’ and whether they can be achieved based on Bosch Building Technologies’ estimate or contractual scope.

Provide feedback on this internally and externally as appropriate. Accurately forecast costs for each area of the project and track them over time to achieve budget and forecast goals. Coordinate with the Material Coordinator to achieve maximum cash flow and material handling efficiency. Ensure all projects are invoiced accurately and engage in collections to minimize aging.

Coordinate with subcontractors or the internal installation team to maximize installation productivity. Assist with the monthly WIP re-forecast. Recommend technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist the Sales team during the estimating phase and, if necessary, demonstrate efficient EMS systems to new customers.

Identify change order opportunities and coordinate 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. Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure Bosch Building Technologies’ 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, startup, 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.

Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma; two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred. 3–5 years’ experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems. 3–5 years’ experience programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software, i.

e. programming with Tridium/Niagara. Other technical experience such as military, on-the-job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management. A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc. The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.

A working understanding of AC power circuitry, including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater), and strong mechanical aptitude. A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility.

Preferred Qualifications

An undergraduate or bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical related studies. 5+ years’ experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems. 5+ years’ experience programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software. 5+ years’ experience with high-level communication within and across teams (i.

e. General Contractors, Subcontractors, Project Managers, and customers). A thorough understanding and configuration of Alerton Controls and Distech Controls systems and other related controls is beneficial. Currently holds a valid Niagara 4 TCP Certification. Project Specialists have a deep understanding of the controls or special systems that control buildings.

They also understand the other systems involved in the mechanical and electrical portions of building controls. Project Specialists also have the experience to provide extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems. Certifications in relevant technical areas such as OSHA, PMP, N4, or other industry certifications.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required. Additional Information: Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary Travel Requirements: Local Houston Metro 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.

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