Buyer (Temp to Perm)
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with their internal ACCO business leaders, as well as all suppliers to ensure that ACCO is well represented in the supplier marketplace. This is accomplished by being able to represent a comprehensive picture of ACCOs requirements to the suppliers, as well as by being able to communicate suppliers' capabilities and needs back into ACCO.
This is a temporary position with the opportunity to go permanent.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the process of issuing subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within the proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.).
* Review invoices and verifying prices against POs, backup documentation, and inputting costs in proper programs.
* Process POs and change orders within required systems.
* Negotiating with vendors to include equipment, materials, and day-to-day purchases to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
* Be aware and focused on vendor follow-ups to ensure that all items are due upon dates required.
* Maintain a professional and ethical relationship with all vendors and subcontractors.
* Handle, coordinate, and assist all ACCO personnel as may be required in a professional and timely manner while maintaining a good working relationship.
* Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
* Maintain understanding of all items a vendor sells, price trends, and hard to find parts from different vendors.
* Responsible for all warranty items and filling our warranty tags.
* Responsible for all core credits (compressors) from vendors.
* Responsible for all service calls on copiers and facsimiles.
* Will be working together with the shipping and receiving department.
* At given times will be responsible for all shipping and receiving.
* Responsible for checking in and out of tools from the tool crib.
* Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
* H.S. Diploma or equivalent
* College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) preferred
* Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
* Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment preferred.
* Knowledge of "local" manufacturer's representatives and dealers.
* Knowledge of "local" contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc. a plus.
* Minimum 3 Year experience in a related position or industry
* Ability to demonstrate accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry
* Team player attitude with a willingness to learn and perform many different functions.
* Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word
* Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person
* Ability to work effectively and professionally in a team environment
* Strong business writing skills, including use of proper grammar and terminology.
* Ability to demonstrate high customer service skill
* Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail
* Must be goal oriented and meet deadlines
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* 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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* The physical demands described herein 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.
* The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
* The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
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. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel: 0 -5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.
Competitive Wages:
$52,200 to $64,800 anually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
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Auto-ApplyService Sales Engineer
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: The Facility Service Group typically handles projects that require quick turnaround. This position is responsible for conceptual design, estimates, and project management on a variety of systems. The individual in this role is responsible for maintaining a "customer first" attitude while coordinating and scheduling the work internally. Initially, this person is given sales leads for some established customers. The Service Sales Engineer is also expected to develop new clients to attain sales goals.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Identify, sell, and negotiate repair services for commercial and industrial facility systems.
* Prepare and present effective sales proposals to new and existing customers that will develop profitable results.
* Develop new client relationships through prospecting activities.
* Document and follow up leads and referrals.
* Project Management of all phases of a project, from inception to close out.
* Proactively resolve issues, problems, provide information and advice as needed.
* Form in-depth partnerships with our customers and anticipate their needs.
* Meet and exceed sales quotas and profit margins.
* Act in "decision maker" role with clients.
* Confer with staff and customers on all phases of projects.
* Review contracts to evaluate compliance.
* Partner with in-house Engineers to review engineered drawings.
* Help direct field personnel or other staff on projects.
* Keep management abreast of market conditions and trends affecting the industry.
* Other duties as assigned by upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
* Practical understanding of plumbing systems and service sales.
* Ability to successfully project manage a number of projects at the same time.
* Successful history of sales experience and prospecting for new customers.
* Ability to effectively interact with customers, field staff, management and office personnel.
* Possess strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere.
* Ability to adapt to flexible responsibilities.
* Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines.
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* 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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* Regularly lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
* Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit.
* Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and feel.
* Regularly talk, hear, and use specific vision abilities of Close vision and Distance vision.
* Frequently operate computer keyboard, telephone, and mobile device.
* Operate and drive a motor vehicle.
* Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and at times reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets.
* Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl (for reviewing a job site and/or of filling photocopier/printers).
* Ability to climb both fixed and extension ladders and raise a roof hatch.
* Possess a range of motion sufficient to look into the interior of air conditioning equipment.
* Regular and routine attendance is required.
Hours: Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Travel: 25% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and customer job site.
Auto-ApplyProject Executive
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, this position is responsible for business development. This includes targeting and developing new revenue opportunities, cultivating new client relationships, and building a prospect pipeline with a specific group of Project Managers to drive new business growth. Success will be measured by the conversion rate of pipeline prospects to revenue-generating clients, employing a consultative prospecting approach. Additionally, this position is responsible for identifying and assisting in cultivating supervised Project Managers' and Project Engineers' efficiencies and professional growth.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management
* Sustain current project management responsibilities with existing customer base.
* Responsible for all aspects of the pursuit, sale and engineering of your projects.
* Provide high-level budget support for prospective clients who are not currently supported by your Project Management team.
Sales Management
* Develop bid strategies for the assigned region including risk management through the bid review process.
* Optimize Project Management teams and project assignments by assigning clients and projects to appropriate Project Managers and Project Engineers.
* Supervision of full-cycle project management, from inception of sales, leadership of client meetings, development of contracts, scheduling and coordination of pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors, and finalizing sales, ultimately, through to the successful job completion.
* Maintain records and up-to-date information on prospects, target accounts, and new clients.
Market/Revenue Growth
* Increase revenue and profits for assigned region for the Construction Group by increasing combo project opportunities of All ACCO products (HVAC, plumbing, process piping, etc.) and increasing customers in local and new markets.
* Create and define business development strategies that grow market verticals in alignment with ACCO's strategic plan.
* Identify and evaluate business opportunities for ACCO through market identification and analysis, external business relationships and other forms of business analytics.
* Monitor market and competitor activities and trends.
Relationships
* Identify, prospect, qualify, and build relationships with current and new clients.
* Develop strong consultative relationships with prospective clients to understand their business objectives/strategic imperatives.
* Host client shop tours to build customer confidence and convey ACCO's value proposition.
* Sustain a positive professional engaging working relationship with other ACCO Department Heads, department peers, Project Managers and Project Engineers upholding ACCO's company culture.
* Build trust and positive working relationship with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and the industry to be of higher value to ACCO and the project.
Talent Training and Development
* Manage employee performance effectively and within the risk tolerance of ACCO.
* Assist in the career and personal development and mentorship of your team.
* Support the recruitment, hiring, training, managing, and retention of Project Managers.
* Identify and improve Project Management skills and efficiencies of your team as outlined in the Project Management Portfolio and in adherence to ACCO's company management user platforms.
* Work with your direct supervisor and HR Business Partner to maintain a positive work environment.
Position Requirements:
* B.A. or B.S. degree in Engineering, Sales Management or equivalent experience.
* 10 plus years of progressive experience in estimating, designing and management of HVAC projects from $5 million to $25+ million.
* 10 plus years of experience in successfully managing a team.
* An ability to operate independently and autonomously and yet possess the discretionary judgment to know when it's appropriate to consult with others in the organization, including Senior Leadership.
* Demonstrate a commitment to uphold ACCO's culture and ethics policy, while demonstrating effective leadership and team building.
* Demonstrate the ability to professionally approach and engage the appropriate, high-level contacts/decision makers at target companies.
* Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.
* Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient utilization and adaptation of management/accounting software.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
* Experience preferred in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)
Skills, Knowledge, and Ability:
* Strong consultative and estimating skills, with a significant sense of ownership and accountability.
* Self-driven, motivated and results oriented.
* Motivated to partner/collaborate with internal and external teams, building relationships to accomplish shared objectives in a dynamic and complex environment.
* Proven record of accomplishment of successful negotiations, strength of character and ability to articulate business value proposition.
* Strong entrepreneurial business acumen and understanding of financial metrics.
* Proven ability to develop strong, trusting relationships in order to maintain credibility, gain support and achieve results.
* Must demonstrate strong sales and presentation skills.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* Team Collaboration: 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and 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.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
* The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
* The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
* Regular and routine attendance.
Travel:
Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and job sites. Varying work in varying locations.
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Auto-ApplyJourneyperson, New Construction Start-Up Commission
Phoenix, AZ job
General Description: Under the direction of an assigned System Operations Area Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing startup, testing and commissioning of new HVAC and plumbing systems. * Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
* Mechanical system commissioning and testing.
* Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
* Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
* Read and interpret Mechanical prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
* Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
* Collaboration with team members and other construction trades
* Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
* Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
* Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
* Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or System Operations Regional Manager.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
* High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration, or similar trade or technical program completion.
* Three or more years as a commercial Journeyperson HVAC Technician or equivalent.
* Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
* Ability to utilize a personal computer.
* Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
* Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
* Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.
Competencies Areas Needed:
* Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
* 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. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
* Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
* Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
* Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
* Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult and unbiased decisions under pressure and communicates decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
* Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and takes full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.??
* The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
* The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
* The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
* The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
* This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyDetailer
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
This position is primarily responsible for successfully modeling and coordinating a project from start-to-finish utilizing the latest technologies, ACCO's Virtual Construction Standards and Industry Best Practices to achieve a high level of quality and efficiency.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform and/or lead all functions of the Mechanical Piping, Process Piping, and/or Plumbing detailing efforts on assigned projects to facilitate productive, safe and cost effective installations.
Ability to streamline layout/routing, reduce fitting usage and recognize design flaws.
Recognize high value opportunities for efficiency gains and reduce risk.
Proficient at reading, understanding and extracting necessary information from contract documents (plans, specifications, submittals, etc.).
Strong skills in 3D Revit / 3D CAD modeling and coordination.
Attend and engage in regular project coordination meetings, communicate and collaborate with the project BIM Coordination team and Management team to provide viable solutions to project challenges.
Create layout point files for Trimble and Topcon.
Assist detailers on various aspects of assigned projects as needed.
Constant communication with the ACCO Project management team (Project Manager, Field General Foreman, fabrication shop, partnering contractors and external building trades.
Post models into client's FTP sites, maintaining logs, creating RFI documentation, etc.
Represent ACCO's Culture, Core Values and best interests in a professional manner at all times.
Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
5+ Years of related field experience.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in Mechanical Piping, Process Piping, and/or Plumbing trades.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Current proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue and Autodesk BIM 360 Docs platforms.
Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, BOX and Smartsheet.
Proficient in the Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Workspace: Word and Excel.
Proficient in the application of applicable local, state and international building codes.
Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:
Proficient with Dynamo, Forge, Python, Revit API, C#, VB.net, F#.
Trade School preferred.
Proficient in Spanish.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision including color recognition.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Hours:
This is a non-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, with a minimum thirty-minute and maximum one-hour break for lunch, and two rest breaks. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel:
0 - 5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.
Potential to relocate to one of ACCO's main branch (located in Pasadena), or satellite office locations (in Costa Mesa, Commerce, El Segundo, San Diego, Riverside, or Covina).
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyService Project Engineer
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: Under the supervision of the Sales Manager, with indirect supervision and daily instruction from an assigned Project Manager(s), this position is responsible for the coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. This position helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and all other project team members, including external customers and vendors. In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you continue to develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist Project Manager with managing internal department relationships (i.e. accounting, purchasing, engineering, construction, fabrication shops, legal, etc.).
* Collaborates with the Purchasing Department regarding scope, price, submittals and delivery for purchased items. Coordinate installation procedures among Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders.
* Manage job progress onsite as required, including leveraging your design expertise in a hands-on capacity to solve emergent operational and installation challenges.
* Oversee and/or process daily administrative items (i.e., Document Control, RFIs, Dailies, POs, MOPs, submittals, procurement logs, etc.) per Project Manager's direction.
* Coordinate project personnel activities to ensure the project progresses on schedule and on budget. Plan the work, track labor, track material and deliveries, project cost at completion.
* Escalate potential problems and assist the Project Manager in driving the solutions to their complete resolution.
* Maintain, develop and grow viable relationships with customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, suppliers and trade personnel by:
Attending job kick off, job progress, foreman, and OAC meetings.
Interface with installers, suppliers and subcontractors to provide information, direction and detailed instructions.
Managing subcontractors to meet our expectations of the project.
* Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
* BS in Engineering; Construction Management, or related field. Concentration in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or
* 3-5 years of industry experience or a combination of experience and education
* High sense of integrity, business ethics & professionalism
* Strong organizational and time management abilities.
* Proficiency and proven success in interpersonal relationship building skills and positive customer service interactions.
* Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to listen and follow directions.
ACCO Competencies:
* Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes and anticipates what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
* Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* 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.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
* Sit and stand; use hands and fingers to operate computer, tablet, keyboard and/or telephone; grasp, handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
* Walk and stand; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
* Lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
* Maintain regular and routine attendance.
Hours:
This is a non-exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 6:00am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel:
As required from time to and from the assigned office location to regional branch offices and/or to project/customer site(s).
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Auto-ApplyForeperson, New Construction Start-Up Commission
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Description:
Under the direction of an assigned System Operations Area Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing startup, testing and commissioning of new HVAC and plumbing systems.
Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
Mechanical system commissioning and testing.
Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
Collaboration with team members and other construction trades
Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO
Mentor and train journeypersons and apprentices
Ensure projects are completed on schedule
Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
Attend job site meeting and provide input to GC, PM and GF
Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
Support Area Supervisor with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or System Operations Regional Manager.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration or similar trade or technical program completion.
Three or more years as a commercial Journeyperson HVAC Technician or equivalent.
Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
Ability to utilize a personal computer.
Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.
Competencies Areas Needed:
Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths and weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult, unbiased decisions under pressure and communicate decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with the intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyProcurement Engineer
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: This Procurement Engineer role provides comprehensive on-site supply chain assistance, embedding a dedicated employee within the project team. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for all supply chain and procurement-related activities, ensuring seamless project execution, effective cost control, and strong supplier relationships.
Supervises: n/a
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Project Integration & Communication: This role serves as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments (Purchasing, Fleet, Logistics, Accounts Payable), and all external suppliers. The Procurement Engineer participates in project meetings to keep the team informed on procurement needs and potential delays, and also assists ACCO personnel in a professional and timely manner.
* On-Site Setup & Administration: The Procurement Engineer manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
* Procurement Log: Creates and maintains procurement logs
* Budget & Procurement Management: This position oversees the budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services, ensuring timely ordering and managing submittal requests. They are responsible for negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and availability, processing purchase orders and change orders, and tracking equipment release and delivery against project schedules.
* Invoice & Financial Management: The Procurement Engineer manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, and reviews change order requests. They confirm receipt of all invoiced items. Prepare invoice packages as directed for purposes of billing or other project-specific needs and verify prices against POs and supporting documentation.
* P.O. & Subcontract Management: This individual ensures accurate committed costs and manages the timely execution of subcontracts. They also oversee subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs and can issue subcontracts in unique situations.
* Equipment Rental Management: The role involves utilizing existing agreements or negotiating new ones for equipment rental. The Procurement Engineer performs rent vs. buy analysis and tracks equipment on rent to ensure accurate charges.
* Supplier Management: This position acts as a conduit for project needs to ACCO's supplier base, finding solutions and resolving issues like credit holds or payment problems. They are also responsible for coordinating returns and credit memos, maintaining professional relationships with vendors, and keeping updated authorized vendor lists. Furthermore, they maintain an understanding of vendor products, price trends, and hard-to-find parts, and handle warranty items and core credits.
* Logistics Support: The Procurement Engineer sources and manages transportation suppliers for project needs. They oversee costs throughout the project duration.
* Project Close Out: This role validates all PO/subcontract values and ensures all invoices are submitted and paid. They manage the closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs.
* Other Duties: The Procurement Engineer performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Position Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
* Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person.
* Strong business writing skills, including the use of proper grammar and terminology.
* Ability to demonstrate high customer service skills.
* Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
* H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
* College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) is preferred.
* Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
* Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment required.
* Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives and dealers.
* Knowledge of local contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc.
* Ability to demonstrate accuracy and a detail-oriented approach to data entry.
* Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* 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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
* The employee is regularly required to walk and sit, as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
* The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
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. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel:
0-5% of the time to and from the assigned office.
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Auto-ApplyArea Supervisor, New Construction Start-Up Commission
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Description:
Under the direction of an assigned System Operations General Manager, this position is responsible for supervising System Operations technicians in the assigned geographical area.
Recruit, interview and train new employees
Work in the field with assigned technicians on a routine basis
Hold monthly safety meetings and enforce safety guidelines and procedures
Answer technical questions from field mechanics, engineering, PM personnel
Conduct Site Safety Inspections (SSI's) on construction site
Counsel technicians when either Customer relations issues arise or internal Company procedures have not been followed
Balance workloads to keep appropriate skill level on jobs as needed
Manage staffing and vacation requests to assure we fulfill project obligations
Mentor, train and develop future supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO
Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
Mechanical system commissioning and testing.
Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
Assist Warranty Supervisor with assigning technicians to warranty calls when the warranty technician is not available
Review field technician startup reports and submit to admin staff
Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
Collaboration with team members and other construction trades
Ensure projects are completed on schedule
Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
Attend job site meeting and provide input to GC, PM and GF
Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
Support System Operations General Manager with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements
Other duties as assigned by the System Operations General Manager.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration, or similar trade or technical program completion.
Four or more years as a commercial HVAC Journeyperson Technician
Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
Ability to utilize a personal computer.
Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.
Competencies Areas Needed:
Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
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. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult and unbiased decisions under pressure and communicates decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and takes full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyLead Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
This position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Complete project planning, coordination, and execution with some oversight
Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for multiple small and medium sized standard projects simultaneously
Create conceptual designs certified to Building Codes, Energy Codes, and LEED standards
Responsible for HVAC calculations, design and layout of equipment, duct and piping systems on assigned projects
Solid understanding of applications engineering such as psychrometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems
Appropriate engagement of engineering applications and/or managers in project decisions
Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners
Conduct economic and energy analyses
Field engineering: assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving/troubleshooting, as required
Responsible for the quality of design drawings and models
Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
Oversee other design team members to complete project assignments when requested by Manager
Strong understanding of ACCO engineering standards and project execution processes
Other duties as assigned by Manager
Position Requirements:
BS in Engineering or Construction Management
Professional Engineer license highly desirable, but not required
3+ years of experience with a Design/Build Mechanical Contractor or consultant
Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
Thorough understanding of systems and applications
Excellent familiarity with Building Codes and industry standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Hours:
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours are as established by the local manager and generally begin and end between 7:00 am to 8:00 am start and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm end, with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Competitive Wages:
$40.35 to $52.09 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
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Auto-ApplyArea Superintendent - Hydronics
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: In collaboration with other Field Superintendents and under the supervision of the Department Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations, strategic planning and personnel management of our General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons and Forepersons within the hydronic trades of the assigned area.
Supervises:
General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Forepersons
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
Operations
Assist direct reports with
* Resource management
* Proper team selection including assignment of Forepersons
* Project execution strategies and scheduling
* Weekly project progress, health and safety reports
* Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges, and obstacles
* Execution of QA/QC protocols
* Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
* Implementation of ACCO policies and procedures
* Planning for successful project installation
* Job Walks (with/for PM's)
* Attend pre-bid & post-bid interviews
* Review bid estimates
* Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
* Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
* Assignment of field supervision and labor to projects
* Movement/transfer of employees between General Forepersons, Forepersons and Truck Forepersons
* Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level
* Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
* Evaluate and advise on means and methods of continuous improvement to increase efficiency and meet project goals
* Review and track project labor budgets
* Fill any project need gaps until job is assigned a field supervisor
* Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals including defending and resolving labor disputes.
* Knowledge of current building and mechanical code
* Encourage communication between the assigned project supervision and the associated PM/PE. Coordinate and assist with problem solving strategies with the PM and assigned supervision when issues rise beyond the scope or understanding/capability of the project supervision assigned.
* Mentor General Forepersons and Forepersons to be elite leaders
* Assist Director in departmental budgets, financial planning and fleet management as needed
* Other tasks and dues as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management
Strategic Planning
* Understand and support the strategic plan and corporate vision
* Ensure adoption and implementation of standard processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency across field operations
* Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (i.e.: installation, materials, equipment, personnel)
* Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicated effectively to all field personnel in an effort to mitigate risk and reduce liability
Personnel Management
* Adhere to and promote company policies.
* Install a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
Mentor, train and develop top performing supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership.
* Coordinate labor requests with the local union labor halls
* Responsible for all hiring and termination of union hydronic staff within the assigned area
Collaboration
* Create and foster collaborate relationships among leadership teams across varying departments and locations
* Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to meet company growth objectives
* Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on bid strategies and current projects regarding
* Constructability
* Resource availability
* Labor budgets
* Project execution opportunities
* Potential project challenges
* Collaborate with Regional Superintendents and share experience to develop best processes, align processes, and leverage resources
Position Requirements:
(Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.)
Strong industry knowledge
Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic
Effective communicator at all levels of the business
Experience and deep understanding of the hydronic trades (pipe fitting, process piping, plumbing, site-utilities, start-up) and general fabrication process
12+ years of experience in Construction leading projects
Member of the local hydronics union in good standing
Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes
MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms
Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box
Proficient in English.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
Knowledge of:
* local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites
Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:
● Member/affiliate of local apprenticeship training programs
● Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture
● Experience in remote training software and technologies used within best-in-class organizations
● Software experience:
* CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer
* Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid
* Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks), -Spooling: MSuite Bimpro
* Fabrication: MSuite FabPro
* Trimble
● Fluent in Spanish
ACCO Competencies:
● Proactive/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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
● Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates actions with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
● Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrates 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 others 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 organization's 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 a problem in support of personal, 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. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
● The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally li and/or move up to 20 pounds.
● Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
● The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
● While performing the dues of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
● The employee is regularly required to walk and sit
● This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Travel:
75-90% of the me to and from the primary office to job sites and regional branch offices
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyBuyer (Temp to Perm)
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with their internal ACCO business leaders, as well as all suppliers to ensure that ACCO is well represented in the supplier marketplace. This is accomplished by being able to represent a comprehensive picture of ACCOs requirements to the suppliers, as well as by being able to communicate suppliers' capabilities and needs back into ACCO.
This is a temporary position with the opportunity to go permanent.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the process of issuing subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within the proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.).
Review invoices and verifying prices against POs, backup documentation, and inputting costs in proper programs.
Process POs and change orders within required systems.
Negotiating with vendors to include equipment, materials, and day-to-day purchases to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
Be aware and focused on vendor follow-ups to ensure that all items are due upon dates required.
Maintain a professional and ethical relationship with all vendors and subcontractors.
Handle, coordinate, and assist all ACCO personnel as may be required in a professional and timely manner while maintaining a good working relationship.
Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
Maintain understanding of all items a vendor sells, price trends, and hard to find parts from different vendors.
Responsible for all warranty items and filling our warranty tags.
Responsible for all core credits (compressors) from vendors.
Responsible for all service calls on copiers and facsimiles.
Will be working together with the shipping and receiving department.
At given times will be responsible for all shipping and receiving.
Responsible for checking in and out of tools from the tool crib.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) preferred
Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment preferred.
Knowledge of “local” manufacturer's representatives and dealers.
Knowledge of “local” contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc. a plus.
Minimum 3 Year experience in a related position or industry
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry
Team player attitude with a willingness to learn and perform many different functions.
Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word
Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person
Ability to work effectively and professionally in a team environment
Strong business writing skills, including use of proper grammar and terminology.
Ability to demonstrate high customer service skill
Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail
Must be goal oriented and meet deadlines
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The physical demands described herein 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.
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
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. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel: 0 -5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.
Competitive Wages:
$52,200 to $64,800 anually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
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Auto-ApplyService Sales Engineer - Plumbing
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
The Facility Service Group typically handles projects that require quick turnaround. This position is responsible for conceptual design, estimates, and project management on a variety of systems. The individual in this role is responsible for maintaining a “customer first” attitude while coordinating and scheduling the work internally. Initially, this person is given sales leads for some established customers. The Service Sales Engineer is also expected to develop new clients to attain sales goals.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify, sell, and negotiate repair services for commercial and industrial facility systems.
Prepare and present effective sales proposals to new and existing customers that will develop profitable results.
Develop new client relationships through prospecting activities.
Document and follow up leads and referrals.
Project Management of all phases of a project, from inception to close out.
Proactively resolve issues, problems, provide information and advice as needed.
Form in-depth partnerships with our customers and anticipate their needs.
Meet and exceed sales quotas and profit margins.
Act in “decision maker” role with clients.
Confer with staff and customers on all phases of projects.
Review contracts to evaluate compliance.
Partner with in-house Engineers to review engineered drawings.
Help direct field personnel or other staff on projects.
Keep management abreast of market conditions and trends affecting the industry.
Other duties as assigned by upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
Practical understanding of plumbing systems and service sales.
Ability to successfully project manage a number of projects at the same time.
Successful history of sales experience and prospecting for new customers.
Ability to effectively interact with customers, field staff, management and office personnel.
Possess strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere.
Ability to adapt to flexible responsibilities.
Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
Regularly lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit.
Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and feel.
Regularly talk, hear, and use specific vision abilities of Close vision and Distance vision.
Frequently operate computer keyboard, telephone, and mobile device.
Operate and drive a motor vehicle.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and at times reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets.
Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl (for reviewing a job site and/or of filling photocopier/printers).
Ability to climb both fixed and extension ladders and raise a roof hatch.
Possess a range of motion sufficient to look into the interior of air conditioning equipment.
Regular and routine attendance is required.
Hours: Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Travel: 25% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and customer job site.
Auto-ApplyProject Engineer - Plumbing/Process Piping
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
This position will collaborate closely with a dedicated Project Manager, reporting to the Sales Manager, and be responsible for the technical coordination of assigned projects. This includes fostering clear and consistent communication among all disciplines and project team members, including clients, architects, and vendors. This role offers the opportunity to further hone your expertise in estimating, scheduling, and design within our dynamic design-built construction process, leveraging the latest technologies and BIM methodologies.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Project Manager with the following:
Writing of proposals, letters, memos, subcontracts, change orders, and other documents related to project execution.
Manage and/or significantly contribute to the development, maintenance, and submission of critical project documents including: RFIs, Submittals, Procurement Logs, Shop Drawings, etc. under the Project Manager's direction.
Coordination of and participation in regular meetings both internal and external (i.e. project kickoff meetings, BIM meetings, schedule meetings, etc.).
Estimating tasks such as performing takeoffs, soliciting quotes from vendors and subcontractors, compiling complete bid estimates, and developing change order packages.
Management of job progress and quality onsite as required, including leveraging your design and construction expertise in a hands-on capacity to solve emergent operational and installation challenges.
Provide interpretation of technical plans and specifications.
Purchasing processes including vendor and subcontractor buyout, procurement tracking, and delivery of purchased items.
Project financial management responsibilities such as installation tracking, labor forecasting, invoice review, billing development, etc.
Job closeout efforts such as submission of O&Ms, Commissioning, As-Builts, Warranty processing, etc.
Collaborate with the Project Management team to keep them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget. Escalate potential problems to the Project Manager to help drive solutions to complete resolution.
Utilize ACCO standard Engineering technologies, provide technical support for the construction effort including participating in the planning and design, interpretation of the design, value engineering and alternate solution reviews, etc.
Develop and maintain viable relationships with our partners outside of ACCO including customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Foster a strong relationship with ACCO's internal departments (i.e. Construction, Fabrication Shops, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Legal, etc.)
Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.
Position Requirements:
BS in Engineering; Construction Management, or related field. Mechanical and/or related engineering concentration strongly preferred.
Experience and Career Progression: Progression from Project Engineer I to Project Engineer II, III, or a Senior role is based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership potential.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Experience preferred in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)
ACCO Competencies:
Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes and anticipates what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, talk, and listen.
The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, and at times reaches above shoulder height to access storage cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes such as filling photocopiers/printers).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, talk, and hear.
The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, and at times reaches above shoulder height to access storage cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes such as filling photocopiers/printers).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Hours:
This is a non-exempt position, Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch and two breaks. Eight hours per day are required, and occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.
Travel:
Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices & job sites. Varying work in varying locations.
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Auto-ApplyProject Manager - Plumbing
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: The Project Manager is expected to develop and maintain a client base, manage HVAC/plumbing/process 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.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management
* The Project Manager is the single-source responsibility to ACCO and the customer.
* Perform all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales, including concept engineering, complete estimates, written proposals, meetings, leading to successful job completion.
* Successful management of contracts, including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution.
* Coordination of field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and ACCO's field leadership.
Understand financial aspects of the job
* Forecasting, prepare budget projections and control costs within agreed upon limits.
* Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, and strategies for good business procedures and legal protection.
* Billing, while maintaining a clear understanding of job costs.
Build and manage relationships with internal and external customers
* External Client Relations - Leadership of client meetings and the development of contracts to finalize sales. Maintain cordial relationships with all clients, including vendors, subcontractors and the industry.
* Internal Team Coordination - Provide project coordination, leadership and guidance of all ACCO departmental efforts including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction and Service during project construction in a timely manner.
* Contribute to special studies, committees, etc. as directed by your supervisor to advance ACCO's technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, and related areas.
Effective communication with internal and external customers
* Consult with appropriate ACCO personnel including all Management and Department Heads.
* Attend all ACCO Project Management Sales and Construction Meetings.
* Schedule and coordinate construction project kickoff meetings with department heads and supervisors.
Utilize internal resources to the fullest extent necessary to meet the customer requirements
* The Project Manager utilizes and coordinates staff from all departments, as needed, for each project. During the life of a project, the Project Manager provides project leadership and coordinates employees assigned to the project by department supervisors to achieve the project vision and contracted scope associated with the customer requirements.
* Mentoring - Act as a mentor to others assigned by your supervisor and actively participate in recruiting, training, and coaching of sales staff to support department initiatives and growth.
* Other duties and special assignments as directed by your supervisor or upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.
Position Requirements:
* BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).
* 5+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or management of HVAC projects from $50,000 to $25+ million.
* Ability to operate independently and autonomously to facilitate goals outlined by your supervisor.
* Demonstrate a corresponding high sense of integrity.
* Demonstrated experience/ability to develop new business.
* Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, employing strong organizational skills to respond successfully to a high volume of issues.
* Maintain a community presence in an industry-based or community-based organization.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
* Experience preferred 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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
* 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.
* 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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
* 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.
* Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
* The employee 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 distance vision.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
* The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
* The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks.
* Must possess & maintain a valid Class C driver's license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.
* Regular and routine attendance
Typical hours: Monday to Friday, starting as early as 6:00 am and ending at 7:00 pm.
Travel: Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices & job sites. Varying work in varying locations.
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Auto-ApplyService Project Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Sales Manager, with indirect supervision and daily instruction from an assigned Project Manager(s), this position is responsible for the coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. This position helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and all other project team members, including external customers and vendors. In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you continue to develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist Project Manager with managing internal department relationships (i.e. accounting, purchasing, engineering, construction, fabrication shops, legal, etc.).
Collaborates with the Purchasing Department regarding scope, price, submittals and delivery for purchased items. Coordinate installation procedures among Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders.
Manage job progress onsite as required, including leveraging your design expertise in a hands-on capacity to solve emergent operational and installation challenges.
Oversee and/or process daily administrative items (i.e., Document Control, RFIs, Dailies, POs, MOPs, submittals, procurement logs, etc.) per Project Manager's direction.
Coordinate project personnel activities to ensure the project progresses on schedule and on budget. Plan the work, track labor, track material and deliveries, project cost at completion.
Escalate potential problems and assist the Project Manager in driving the solutions to their complete resolution.
Maintain, develop and grow viable relationships with customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, suppliers and trade personnel by:
Attending job kick off, job progress, foreman, and OAC meetings.
Interface with installers, suppliers and subcontractors to provide information, direction and detailed instructions.
Managing subcontractors to meet our expectations of the project.
Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
BS in Engineering; Construction Management, or related field. Concentration in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or
3-5 years of industry experience or a combination of experience and education
High sense of integrity, business ethics & professionalism
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency and proven success in interpersonal relationship building skills and positive customer service interactions.
Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to listen and follow directions.
ACCO Competencies:
Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes and anticipates what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Sit and stand; use hands and fingers to operate computer, tablet, keyboard and/or telephone; grasp, handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Walk and stand; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
Lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
Maintain regular and routine attendance.
Hours:
This is a non-exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 6:00am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel:
As required from time to and from the assigned office location to regional branch offices and/or to project/customer site(s).
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Auto-ApplyArea Superintendent - Process Piping
Phoenix, AZ job
General Job Description: In collaboration with other Field Superintendents and under the supervision of the Department Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations, strategic planning and personnel management of our General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons and Forepersons executing Process Piping installations within the hydronic trades of the assigned area.
Supervises:
General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Forepersons
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
Operations
Assist direct reports with
* Resource management
* Proper team selection including assignment of Forepersons
* Project execution strategies and scheduling
* Weekly project progress, health and safety reports
* Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges, and obstacles
* Execution of QA/QC protocols
* Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
* Implementation of ACCO policies and procedures
* Planning for successful project installation
* Job Walks (with/for PM's)
* Attend pre-bid & post-bid interviews
* Review bid estimates
* Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
* Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
* Assignment of field supervision and labor to projects
* Movement/transfer of employees between General Forepersons, Forepersons and Truck Forepersons
* Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level
* Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
* Evaluate and advise on means and methods of continuous improvement to increase efficiency and meet project goals
* Review and track project labor budgets
* Fill any project need gaps until job is assigned a field supervisor
* Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals including defending and resolving labor disputes.
* Knowledge of current building and mechanical code
* Encourage communication between the assigned project supervision and the associated PM/PE. Coordinate and assist with problem solving strategies with the PM and assigned supervision when issues rise beyond the scope or understanding/capability of the project supervision assigned.
* Mentor General Forepersons and Forepersons to be elite leaders
* Assist Director in departmental budgets, financial planning and fleet management as needed
* Other tasks and dues as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management
Strategic Planning
* Understand and support the strategic plan and corporate vision
* Ensure adoption and implementation of standard processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency across field operations
* Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (i.e.: installation, materials, equipment, personnel)
* Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicated effectively to all field personnel in an effort to mitigate risk and reduce liability
Personnel Management
* Adhere to and promote company policies.
* Install a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
Mentor, train and develop top performing supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership.
* Coordinate labor requests with the local union labor halls
* Responsible for all hiring and termination of union hydronic staff within the assigned area
Collaboration
* Create and foster collaborate relationships among leadership teams across varying departments and locations
* Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to meet company growth objectives
* Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on bid strategies and current projects regarding
* Constructability
* Resource availability
* Labor budgets
* Project execution opportunities
* Potential project challenges
* Collaborate with Regional Superintendents and share experience to develop best processes, align processes, and leverage resources
Position Requirements:
(Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.)
Strong industry knowledge
Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic
Effective communicator at all levels of the business
Experience and deep understanding of the hydronic trades (pipe fitting, process piping, plumbing, site-utilities, start-up) and general fabrication process
12+ years of experience in Construction leading projects
Member of the local hydronics union in good standing
Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes
MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms
Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box
Proficient in English.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
Knowledge of:
* local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites
Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:
● Member/affiliate of local apprenticeship training programs
● Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture
● Experience in remote training software and technologies used within best-in-class organizations
● Software experience:
* CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer
* Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid
* Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks), -Spooling: MSuite Bimpro
* Fabrication: MSuite FabPro
* Trimble
● Fluent in Spanish
ACCO Competencies:
● Proactive/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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
● Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates actions with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
● Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrates 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 others 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 organization's 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 a problem in support of personal, 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. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
● The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally li and/or move up to 20 pounds.
● Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
● The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
● While performing the dues of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
● The employee is regularly required to walk and sit
● This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Travel:
75-90% of the me to and from the primary office to job sites and regional branch offices
Wages:
This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in alignment with the current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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Auto-ApplyService Sales Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
The Facility Service Group typically handles projects that require quick turnaround. This position is responsible for conceptual design, estimates, and project management on a variety of systems. The individual in this role is responsible for maintaining a “customer first” attitude while coordinating and scheduling the work internally. Initially, this person is given sales leads for some established customers. The Service Sales Engineer is also expected to develop new clients to attain sales goals.
Supervises: N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify, sell, and negotiate repair services for commercial and industrial facility systems.
Prepare and present effective sales proposals to new and existing customers that will develop profitable results.
Develop new client relationships through prospecting activities.
Document and follow up leads and referrals.
Project Management of all phases of a project, from inception to close out.
Proactively resolve issues, problems, provide information and advice as needed.
Form in-depth partnerships with our customers and anticipate their needs.
Meet and exceed sales quotas and profit margins.
Act in “decision maker” role with clients.
Confer with staff and customers on all phases of projects.
Review contracts to evaluate compliance.
Partner with in-house Engineers to review engineered drawings.
Help direct field personnel or other staff on projects.
Keep management abreast of market conditions and trends affecting the industry.
Other duties as assigned by upper management.
Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
Practical understanding of plumbing systems and service sales.
Ability to successfully project manage a number of projects at the same time.
Successful history of sales experience and prospecting for new customers.
Ability to effectively interact with customers, field staff, management and office personnel.
Possess strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere.
Ability to adapt to flexible responsibilities.
Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
Regularly lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit.
Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and feel.
Regularly talk, hear, and use specific vision abilities of Close vision and Distance vision.
Frequently operate computer keyboard, telephone, and mobile device.
Operate and drive a motor vehicle.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and at times reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets.
Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl (for reviewing a job site and/or of filling photocopier/printers).
Ability to climb both fixed and extension ladders and raise a roof hatch.
Possess a range of motion sufficient to look into the interior of air conditioning equipment.
Regular and routine attendance is required.
Hours: Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Travel: 25% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and customer job site.
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Auto-ApplyProcurement Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ job
General Job Description:
This Procurement Engineer role provides comprehensive on-site supply chain assistance, embedding a dedicated employee within the project team. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for all supply chain and procurement-related activities, ensuring seamless project execution, effective cost control, and strong supplier relationships.
Supervises: n/a
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Integration & Communication: This role serves as the primary liaison between the project team, ACCO departments (Purchasing, Fleet, Logistics, Accounts Payable), and all external suppliers. The Procurement Engineer participates in project meetings to keep the team informed on procurement needs and potential delays, and also assists ACCO personnel in a professional and timely manner.
On-Site Setup & Administration: The Procurement Engineer manages jobsite setup, including office trailers and essential services.
Procurement Log: Creates and maintains procurement logs
Budget & Procurement Management: This position oversees the budget and buyout for all project equipment, materials, and services, ensuring timely ordering and managing submittal requests. They are responsible for negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and availability, processing purchase orders and change orders, and tracking equipment release and delivery against project schedules.
Invoice & Financial Management: The Procurement Engineer manages the Medius queue, validates invoice pricing, and reviews change order requests. They confirm receipt of all invoiced items. Prepare invoice packages as directed for purposes of billing or other project-specific needs and verify prices against POs and supporting documentation.
P.O. & Subcontract Management: This individual ensures accurate committed costs and manages the timely execution of subcontracts. They also oversee subcontractor enrollment in project-specific programs and can issue subcontracts in unique situations.
Equipment Rental Management: The role involves utilizing existing agreements or negotiating new ones for equipment rental. The Procurement Engineer performs rent vs. buy analysis and tracks equipment on rent to ensure accurate charges.
Supplier Management: This position acts as a conduit for project needs to ACCO's supplier base, finding solutions and resolving issues like credit holds or payment problems. They are also responsible for coordinating returns and credit memos, maintaining professional relationships with vendors, and keeping updated authorized vendor lists. Furthermore, they maintain an understanding of vendor products, price trends, and hard-to-find parts, and handle warranty items and core credits.
Logistics Support: The Procurement Engineer sources and manages transportation suppliers for project needs. They oversee costs throughout the project duration.
Project Close Out: This role validates all PO/subcontract values and ensures all invoices are submitted and paid. They manage the closeout of open commitments to reconcile job costs.
Other Duties: The Procurement Engineer performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Position Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):
Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person.
Strong business writing skills, including the use of proper grammar and terminology.
Ability to demonstrate high customer service skills.
Ability to organize large amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related position or industry.
H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
College course in a related field (Business, Economics, Management) is preferred.
Proficiency in Invoice Processing & Finvari Support or single emphasis point of AFE, Online Accounts, Misapplied Costs, Bidtracer Contact Management, Diverse Businesses, SQM, IT Support, or ACCO Online Store within the first 4 weeks.
Working knowledge of H.V.A.C. parts and equipment required.
Knowledge of local manufacturers' representatives and dealers.
Knowledge of local contractors including electrical, general, crane, etc.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and a detail-oriented approach to data entry.
Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word.
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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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 feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit, as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
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. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.
Travel:
0-5% of the time to and from the assigned office.
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General Job Description:
The Project Manager is expected to develop and maintain a client base, manage HVAC/plumbing/process 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.
Supervises: None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management
The Project Manager is the single-source responsibility to ACCO and the customer.
Perform all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales, including concept engineering, complete estimates, written proposals, meetings, leading to successful job completion.
Successful management of contracts, including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution.
Coordination of field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and ACCO's field leadership.
Understand financial aspects of the job
Forecasting, prepare budget projections and control costs within agreed upon limits.
Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, and strategies for good business procedures and legal protection.
Billing, while maintaining a clear understanding of job costs.
Build and manage relationships with internal and external customers
External Client Relations - Leadership of client meetings and the development of contracts to finalize sales. Maintain cordial relationships with all clients, including vendors, subcontractors and the industry.
Internal Team Coordination - Provide project coordination, leadership and guidance of all ACCO departmental efforts including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction and Service during project construction in a timely manner.
Contribute to special studies, committees, etc. as directed by your supervisor to advance ACCO's technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, and related areas.
Effective communication with internal and external customers
Consult with appropriate ACCO personnel including all Management and Department Heads.
Attend all ACCO Project Management Sales and Construction Meetings.
Schedule and coordinate construction project kickoff meetings with department heads and supervisors.
Utilize internal resources to the fullest extent necessary to meet the customer requirements
The Project Manager utilizes and coordinates staff from all departments, as needed, for each project. During the life of a project, the Project Manager provides project leadership and coordinates employees assigned to the project by department supervisors to achieve the project vision and contracted scope associated with the customer requirements.
Mentoring - Act as a mentor to others assigned by your supervisor and actively participate in recruiting, training, and coaching of sales staff to support department initiatives and growth.
Other duties and special assignments as directed by your supervisor or upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.
Position Requirements:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or management of HVAC projects from $50,000 to $25+ million.
Ability to operate independently and autonomously to facilitate goals outlined by your supervisor.
Demonstrate a corresponding high sense of integrity.
Demonstrated experience/ability to develop new business.
Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, employing strong organizational skills to respond successfully to a high volume of issues.
Maintain a community presence in an industry-based or community-based organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Experience preferred 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 the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
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.
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 organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
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.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(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.)
The employee 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 distance vision.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks.
Must possess & maintain a valid Class C driver's license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.
Regular and routine attendance
Typical hours: Monday to Friday, starting as early as 6:00 am and ending at 7:00 pm.
Travel: Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices & job sites. Varying work in varying locations.
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