Full-Time

Senior Project Manager Travel

ACCO Engineered Systems

ACCO Engineered Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs, fabricates, and maintains HVAC systems

Compensation Overview

$165k - $215k/yr

Pasadena, CA, USA

In Person

Travel to regional office locations and job sites; varies by project.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in estimating, design and/or management of HVAC projects from $50,000 to $100+ 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
  • Must possess & maintain a valid class “c” driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle
  • 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 include Close vision and Distance vision
  • Regular and routine attendance
  • Travel based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices & job sites; varying work in varying locations
  • Typical hours: Monday to Friday, starting as early as 6:00 am and ending at 7:00 pm
Responsibilities
  • The Senior 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, direct meetings, to successful job completion
  • Successful management of contracts, including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution
  • Oversight of field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and ACCO’s field leadership
  • Forecasting, prepare budget projection and control costs within agreed upon limits
  • Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, strategies, etc. for good business procedures and legal protection
  • Billing, knowing job costs
  • Build and manage relationships with internal and external customers
  • External – leadership of client meetings and development of contracts to finalize sales. Maintain cordial relationships with all clients, including vendors, subcontractors and the industry
  • Internal – Provide supervision, leadership and coordination of all ACCO departmental efforts including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction and Service during project construction in a timely manner
  • Contribute and be part of special studies, committees, etc. to advance ACCO’s technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, etc.
  • 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 pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors
  • Utilize internal resources to 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 manages and supervises employees assigned to the project to achieve the project vision and contracted scope associated with the customer requirements
  • Mentoring – act as mentor to others, actively participate in recruiting, training, coaching of sales staff to support department initiatives and growth
  • Other duties and special assignments as directed by upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals
Desired Qualifications
  • 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
ACCO Engineered Systems

ACCO Engineered Systems

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ACCO Engineered Systems designs, installs, and maintains mechanical and building automation systems for commercial and industrial clients. The company uses an integrated delivery model where all engineering, fabrication, and servicing are handled in-house to ensure cost-effective results. Unlike many competitors, ACCO is a 100% employee-owned company that combines the scale of a large national contractor with a private, family-oriented culture. Its goal is to provide practical, end-to-end solutions for complex HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration requirements through consistent work quality and qualified maintenance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pasadena, California

Founded

1934

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What believers are saying

  • Pleasanton office consolidates Northern Region teams for improved collaboration.
  • Bradley Graham's CFO appointment focuses on financial optimization and growth.
  • 24/7 service across Bay Area, Phoenix, Portland, Austin captures distributed demand.

What critics are saying

  • Employee exodus from Pleasanton disrupts operations in 6-12 months.
  • Helix Mechanical undercuts Bay Area plumbing contracts with lower bids.
  • EMCOR Group poaches key talent, triggering breakdowns in 3-6 months.

What makes ACCO Engineered Systems unique

  • ACCO specializes in integrated HVAC, plumbing, process piping, electrical, and building automation systems.
  • Employee-owned structure since 1934 drives steady revenue growth over 20 years.
  • Largest Western U.S. mechanical contractor offers complete in-house engineering and fabrication.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

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