Project Manager I (BAS) at Bosch Building Technologies LLC – Austin, Texas

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: As a Project Manager I with Bosch Building Technologies, you will manage and coordinate building automation and construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule goals are achieved. You’ll collaborate with sales, operations, and technical teams to support project estimating, forecasting, and execution while maintaining strong communication with clients and subcontractors. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in construction project management, building automation systems, and electrical troubleshooting who’s eager to grow within a dynamic technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Provides input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for construction or direct owner projects. This input could be associated with areas such as estimating, value engineering, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects. Ensures project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes. Ensures project documents, estimate, and other information are available to all necessary personnel to maximize Bosch Building Technologies productivity on the project. Determines if customer expectations are similar to Bosch Building Technologies and if these can be achieved based upon Bosch Building Technologies’ estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally. Identifies and resolves potential project issues. Accurately forecasts costs for each area of the project and tracks this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals. Invoices projects timely and is actively engaged in collections to minimize aging.Coordinates material orders and timing with Material Coordinator to maximize cash flow and material handling efficiency. Ensures all equipment is compatible and will function properly to achieve the required sequences. Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations. Completes the monthly WIP re-forecast before deadline. Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase. Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them. Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation. Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure Bosch Building Technologies’ labor is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas. Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems. Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering. Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems. Reviews all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards. As required, provide input on employee goals and progress on these to supervisors and managers. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED in related studies, preferred.Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management. 3 years' experience working as a Construction Project Manager communicating at a high-level with subcontractors and technicians.At least 2 years' experience of working with building automation software products. At least 2 years' experience troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.At least 2 years' experience configuring and debugging basic computer problems along with programming.A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc. A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater)