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This role is integral to the success of our commissioning projects and requires self-directed responsibility for conducting independent field work to verify proper system installation and performance.

Cx Professionals deliver industry standard commissioning services according to the following guidelines: Washington State Energy Code (WSEC); Building Commissioning Association (BCA); AABC Commissioning Group (ACG); and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Commissioning Technicians responsibilities may also include Testing, Adjusting, and the Balancing (TAB) of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems.

This role requires a high attention to technical detail, the ability to document, organize, and communicate extensive technical documentation. The physical ability to climb ladders for roof access of mechanical systems and to collect data in active zones of construction and occupied spaces without disruption to others is also another important requirement.

This role is responsible for clear, concise communication of technical deficiencies in a manner that is non-accusatory and non-inflammatory, but rather collaborative in both verbal and written forms. This is a service-oriented position that also requires poise and confidence and the curiosity and passion for trouble shooting and root cause analysis. In addition to delivering our commissioning services this role will also participate in the delivery of other services, including but not limited to: value engineering; constructability review; facility condition assessments; and clean energy solutions.

• Provide commissioning services requiring advanced knowledge of plumbing, HVAC. building automation systems, electrical distribution, lighting controls, power monitoring, and more from concept design to post-occupancy verification, with the goal of ensuring that building systems perform as designed.
• Organize, lead and facilitate commissioning meetings comprised of multi-disciplinary teams of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and building owners throughout the design and construction and post-occupancy of facilities.
• Provide intellectual guidance to project teams relative to building science performance in general and for mechanical, electrical systems and HVAC equipment in particular.
• Verify that design parameters, equipment submittals, and measured performance are consistent with the specification and Client's operational requirements.
• Review design and construction documents for compliance with WSEC and other applicable energy codes, as well as OPR and basis of design.
• Perform site visits of projects under various stages of construction and document items which do not meet the requirements of the design documents.
• Proactively identify project design, quality, or operational limitation discrepancies which conflict with design intent or owner requirement.
• Identify energy conservation and system optimization measures.
• Monitor construction progress and advise on planned vs. actual percent completion.
• Oversee functional testing procedures, in order to verify that system operations meet complete design intent and owner requirements.
• Develop the system training for building owners to operate and maintain their facilities.
• Inspect HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and DDC/PLC control systems and sequences to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and equipment operating requirements. Provide recommendations for corrective adjustment or balancing
• Ensure that projects are brought to their successful conclusion.
• Support other project managers as directed.
• Travel to and from jobs, walking on roofs, climbing ladders, and other strenuous body movements will be required to obtain building survey data is required for this role.
• Document observations and collate commissioning reports.
• Develop commissioning plan and lead the commissioning team on projects.
• Provide responsive and helpful assistance to clients and other team members throughout the course of contract completion.
• Work and coordinate among a diverse project team of owners, consultants, and contractors on varied projects outside of commissioning.
• Desire to help grow and expand the commissioning and consulting department

• 4-year college degree; or equivalent trade/vocational degree and work experience
• Advanced, intellectual knowledge in a field of science or learning
• Advanced knowledge acquired by a prolonged course of specialized, intellectual instruction
• Effective verbal and written technical communication skills and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgement
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in building sciences, energy efficiency and HVAC systems

Salary Range: Exempt $75,000 - 120,000

Seattle, WA

This is a senior individual contributor, subject-matter expert role. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the drafting and finalization of all project contracts and most subcontracts. They maintain standards for contract language and structure, and they advise Principals on the consistency and applicability of contract terms. They also track the progress of fee proposals and assist with project setups. They additionally prepare recommendations for billing rates.

Contracts and Fee Proposals:

· Oversee the preparation and revision of project contracts and most subcontracts; serve as an intermediary between Principals and client representatives as directed.

· Review fee proposals, draft contracts, and related for format, grammar, ambiguity, legal compliance, and consistency of terms for that client and across the spectrum of projects; direct concerns to the project Principal and suggest recommendations for mitigation; also make recommendations for client-specific and non-standard billing rates when appropriate.

· Consult legal counsel on contract language as necessary.

· Track communications, authorizations, and amendments during the negotiation process.

· Obtain original, signed contracts and agreements; also obtain notarization if needed.

· Maintain contract templates for routine project types and for repeat clients, as well as a quick reference database of atypical contracts.

· Monitor developments in applicable regulations and contract law and recommend procedures and policies to the Controller.

· Assist with setting up or reviewing new projects per the terms of each contract or converting and finalizing them from Opportunities already in the system.

· File original contracts, formal agreements, memoranda of understanding, and related documents and communications per department policy.

· Maintain tracking of all fee proposals and related analytics; provide reports to the Controller, Principals, and Project Managers.

· Document contract procedures and best practices.

· Perform staff training on contracts as directed.

Billing Rates:

· Work with management annually to establish market-competitive standard billing rates.

· For certain repeat clients, use either their standards and limitations or internal data to develop alternative but consistent billing rates, and recommend them to the Principal.

· Coordinate with Principals and Project Managers to analyze the effectiveness of the prevailing billing rates; recommend adjustments for future projects.

Qualifications

· At least 3 years of contracts administration

· Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

Physical Requirements

The employee will likely be required to sit at a desk and look at computer monitors for much of the day. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may also be required.

$85,000 - $110,000 annual, depending on experience.

Seattle, WA

This is a design and production role assisting engineering, project management, and other design staff to ensure that production is completed on time and within budget. Incumbents will be specialized in electrical design/production. Dependent on experience, this role operates under limited supervision and can have significant independent discretion within the established scope of the project. While incumbents do not supervise employees, they will occasionally serve as Project Leads and mentors for junior team members.

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings; determine scale, and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Apply accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• With approval from the Project Manager, incorporate decision recommendations; make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Stay current on and apply codes; identify alternatives allowed by code exceptions to devise engineering solutions to design challenges.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and communicate changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the project and project budget; ensure that Project Manager/Project Lead is informed immediately of those changes.
• When assigned as Project Lead, provide timely communication and correspondence with the client.
• Contribute to the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.
• Where project requirements dictate, determine life cycle costing, construction cost estimating, cost indexing, and project scheduling; develop fee proposals and requests for additional services when appropriate.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work.

• Preferred: a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6-15 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an associate degree in a related discipline with 8-15 years of experience, or no applicable education with 10-15 years of relevant experience; experience should be in a professional engineering environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software, or the ability to learn those programs quickly.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or in multiple project phases simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $140,000

Seattle, WA

This is a design and production role assisting engineering, project management, and other design staff to ensure that production is completed on time and within budget. Incumbents can be specialized in electrical design/production. Depending on experience level, this role operates under limited supervision and can have significant independent discretion within the established scope of the project. This role also has significant responsibility for project quality control. While incumbents do not supervise employees, they will frequently serve as Project Leads and mentors for junior team members.

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings; determine scale, and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Apply accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• With approval from the Project Manager, incorporate decision recommendations; make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Stay current on and apply codes; identify alternatives allowed by code exceptions to devise engineering solutions to design challenges.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and communicate changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the project and project budget; ensure that Project Manager/Project Lead is informed immediately of those changes.
• When assigned as Project Lead, provide timely communication and correspondence with the client.
• Lead or contribute to the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.
• Where project requirements dictate, determine life cycle costing, construction cost estimating, cost indexing, and project scheduling; develop fee proposals and requests for additional services when appropriate.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• When required, review, stamp, and sign design documents.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Relevant professional or technical background with generally 15 or more years of design experience in a professional engineering environment.
• At least limited proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or in multiple project phases simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000

Seattle, WA

As an ICT designer you will support the design efforts on a wide range of projects. You will work closely with senior and supervising engineers to develop necessary documentations from basis of designs through construction documents, including creating design criteria, performing calculations and laying out highly technical IT spaces. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. This role will partner with our engineering teams in the development of construction documents for the procurement and installation of ICT systems; including CAD and Revit drawings and book specifications.

• Work in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team, as well as external clients and consultants when necessary (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.)
• Perform design under the direction of the senior engineer and/or senior designer, develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to determine existing conditions and coordinate new work
• Assist Senior Engineer in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings
• Utilize industry technical standards and best practices
• Perform backcheck review and make corrections as necessary on structured cabling projects led by other engineers
• Assist with bid analysis
• Coordinate with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external) and ensure completeness of the work
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports
• Assist the senior engineer / senior designer in processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities by third parties
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and communicate changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the project and project budget; ensure that Project Manager/Project Lead is informed immediately of those changes.
• When assigned as Project Lead, provide timely communication and correspondence with the client.
• Contribute to the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.
• Where project requirements dictate, determine life cycle costing, construction cost estimating, cost indexing, and project scheduling; develop fee proposals and requests for additional services when appropriate.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
• 2 to 5 years of ICT design experience. Experience with commercial buildings including healthcare, offices, and educational facilities is preferred. Experience in critical facilities (data centers, call centers, trading floors, etc.), and specialty applications such as aviation, sports and entertainment preferred
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• General knowledge of active network systems
• Experience with other technology systems such as audiovisual and security, preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, required.
• Experience in Revit, preferred
• Certification such as RCDD, PE, PSP, or CTS, preferred
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere, collaborate and multi task

Physical Requirements

The employee will likely be required to sit at a desk and look at computer monitors for much of the day. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may also be required. During site visits, it is possible that the employee would be engaged in the following activities:

• Long periods of standing or walking.
• Intensive stair climbing.
• Climbing vertical or freestanding ladders, holding on to the top rung with one hand and lifting a ceiling tile or opening the roof hatch with the other, while carrying flashlights, tools, drawings, a camera, and/or other items.
• Crawling over and under ductwork and piping in very cramped equipment utility rooms and mechanical mezzanines.
• Using tools to open equipment access doors.
• Walking on roofs, catwalks, and over parapets.
• Looking at details at very close or far distances.
• Listening and communicating in a loud environment.
• Using computers or other electronic devices away from a desk.

$70,000 - $130,000 DOE

Seattle, WA

This is a design and production role assisting engineering, project management, and other design staff to ensure that production is completed on time and within budget. Incumbents will be specialized in mechanical design/production. Dependent on experience, this role operates under limited supervision and can have significant independent discretion within the established scope of the project. While incumbents do not supervise employees, they will occasionally serve as Project Leads and mentors for junior team members.

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings; determine scale, and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Apply accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• With approval from the Project Manager, incorporate decision recommendations; make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Stay current on and apply codes; identify alternatives allowed by code exceptions to devise engineering solutions to design challenges.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and communicate changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the project and project budget; ensure that Project Manager/Project Lead is informed immediately of those changes.
• When assigned as Project Lead, provide timely communication and correspondence with the client.
• Contribute to the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.
• Where project requirements dictate, determine life cycle costing, construction cost estimating, cost indexing, and project scheduling; develop fee proposals and requests for additional services when appropriate.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work.

• Preferred: a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 3-15 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an associate degree in a related discipline with 8-15 years of experience, or no applicable education with 10-15 years of relevant experience; experience should be in a professional engineering environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software, or the ability to learn those programs quickly.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or in multiple project phases simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $140,000

Seattle, WA

This is a design and production role assisting engineering, project management, and other design staff to ensure that production is completed on time and within budget. Incumbents will be specialized in mechanical design/production. Depending on experience level, this role operates under limited supervision and can have significant independent discretion within the established scope of the project. This role also has significant responsibility for project quality control. While incumbents do not supervise employees, they will frequently serve as Project Leads and mentors for junior team members.

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings; determine scale, and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Apply accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• With approval from the Project Manager, incorporate decision recommendations; make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Stay current on and apply codes; identify alternatives allowed by code exceptions to devise engineering solutions to design challenges.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and communicate changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the project and project budget; ensure that Project Manager/Project Lead is informed immediately of those changes.
• When assigned as Project Lead, provide timely communication and correspondence with the client.
• Lead or contribute to the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.
• Where project requirements dictate, determine life cycle costing, construction cost estimating, cost indexing, and project scheduling; develop fee proposals and requests for additional services when appropriate.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• When required, review, stamp, and sign design documents.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• When opportunities arise, promote the opportunity for new work.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Relevant professional or technical background with 5 – 15 years of design experience in a professional engineering environment.
• At least limited proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or in multiple project phases simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Exempt $90,000 - $150,000

Seattle, WA

This executive management role is responsible for the multi-disciplinary project management of several projects at a time, the majority of which the Principal will source or develop independently. The Principal serves as an account executive, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals for the Company. The Principal is a team leader who formally supervises all team members.

Engineering Design:
• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings; determine scale and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Apply accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Stay current on and apply codes; identify alternatives allowed by code exceptions to devise engineering solutions to design challenges.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Proactively pursue continued education, training, certifications, and opportunities to network within our industry; stay updated on code changes, industry trends, and technical tools that can be utilized in work.
• Review, stamp, and sign design documents.
• Provide technical support to other staff in areas of expertise as a trainer and mentor.

Project Management:
• Direct the work of designers and engineers, including:
o Managing and distributing workload for project team.
o Forecasting workload and billing.
o Defining team roles on a given project.
o Coordinating with other teams and staff for workload.
• Lead project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate as appropriate with governmental authorities to anticipate and resolve regulatory and zoning challenges.
• Provide timely communication and correspondence with the client and serve as the client’s primary, accessible point of contact.
• Lead the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases, including invoice review and AR collections.
• Project volume under management: $2.5 M +

Marketing and Business Development:
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• Participate in Company-sponsored and external marketing and networking activities.
• Meet regularly with existing clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities with them or through referrals.
• For new projects:
o Prepare fee proposals.
o Conduct contractual agreement negotiations.
o Prepare estimated manpower requirements, schedules, and other pertinent data.
• Meet targets set with Managing Principal for marketing activities, business development, client retention, and managed project volume.

Leadership:
• Leads own team, which occasionally may include multiple disciplines.
• Promote team communications, morale, unity, effectiveness, and staff retention.
• Participate in weekly leadership, marketing, management, and manpower meetings.
• Identify staff and organizational development needs and conduct staff training.
• Convene weekly team meetings and weekly one-on-one meetings with team members.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Serve as a role model for subordinate staff.
• Participate in civic, community, and/or professional organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, equivalent technical school training, or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant professional or technical background with generally 15 or more years of design experience in a professional engineering environment.
• At least limited proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Strong comfort, and preferably experience in, account management and maintaining long-term B2B relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to design and administer multiple projects of varying size and scope simultaneously through all design and construction phases.

Physical Requirements

The employee will likely be required to sit at a desk and look at computer monitors for much of the day. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may also be required. During site visits, it is possible that the employee would be engaged in the following activities:
• Long periods of standing or walking.
• Intensive stair climbing.
• Climbing vertical or freestanding ladders, holding on to the top rung with one hand and lifting a ceiling tile or opening the roof hatch with the other, while carrying flashlights, tools, drawings, a camera, and/or other items.
• Crawling over and under ductwork and piping in very cramped equipment utility rooms and mechanical mezzanines.
• Using tools to open equipment access doors.
• Walking on roofs, catwalks, and over parapets.
• Looking at details at very close or far distances.
• Listening and communicating in a loud environment.
• Using computers or other electronic devices away from a desk.
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds.

$170,000 - $220,000 Salaries are based on professional experience, skillset, and the average cost of living in the employee’s respective work location.

Job duties listed are not intended to encompass full scope of position. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as required. The Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s position scope at any time.

Seattle, WA

As a Project Accountant for Sazan Group, you will assist in the success of our engineering consultant contracts through proper project setup, AR billing, communication with associates and clients, accurate reporting, and in-depth analysis. You will assist the Controller and be a crucial part of our corporate accounting department, servicing our multiple divisions across multiple states. The Project Accountant will also become very familiar with Deltek VantagePoint to both solve issues and help others navigate.

The Project Accountant is responsible for critical efforts such as contract and state compliance, subconsultant invoice review and payment approval, and additional accounting functions as assigned.

Job Responsibilities
· Understand contract terms to ensure proper financial management and compliance.
· Track project costs against the budget, identify variances, and work with project managers to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
· Prepare and submit monthly client invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Ability to meet deadlines.
· Issue AR statements on a quarterly basis and communicate with clients in a warm, respectful, and effective manner.
· Maintain thorough, accurate financial records and documentation related to each project. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
· Communicate with subconsultants regarding accurate budgets and invoices. Review and approve subconsultant payment timing.
· Financial reporting to executive management
· Audit Preparation: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to project finances.
· Actively learn Deltek VantagePoint to become highly efficient, solve issues, and help others navigate.
· Perform quality control on new client setups and project setups.
· Other accounting tasks as assigned, and cross training as back-up to other accounting team members.
· Bring a team mentality and the desire to be an approachable resource for Sazan Group. Communicate well with others to resolve matters and build great working relationships.

AA or AS in accounting or related field
3+ years accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and Paylocity preferred
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Detail oriented

Salary range is $70,000-$90,000 DOE

Sazan Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Sazan Group participates in E-Verify. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Seattle, WA

This senior role directs multiple projects throughout their various phases and is responsible for their successful completion. The Project Manager will draw on other members of the organization as needed to ensure efficient, profitable, timely, and technically excellent project execution. Additionally, as the primary contact with the client, they will serve as an account executive, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals for the Company.

Project Management:
• Direct the work of designers and engineers, including:
o Managing and distributing workload for project team.
o Forecasting workload and billing.
o Defining team roles on a given project.
o Coordinating with other teams and staff for workload.
• Take ownership of project budget management efficiency, productivity, and quality control.
• Lead project coordination meetings with clients and internal project teams; initiate meetings when appropriate; plan, schedule and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work; deliver presentation of project status, when appropriate.
• Coordinate as necessary across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate as appropriate with governmental authorities to anticipate and resolve regulatory and zoning challenges.
• Lead the financial and logistical management of multiple projects through all design and construction phases, including invoice review and AR collections.
• Serve as an accessible senior point of contact for clients, and provide responsive and timely answers and solutions to client concerns.
• Apply knowledge of accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, and be familiar with engineering and design principles, terminology, and construction materials.
• Provide support to team members as a trainer and mentor.

Marketing and Business Development:
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, enhancing client confidence and respect, and furthering relationships for the goal of repeat work or referrals; clients should think of you highly enough to request you, specifically, for future work.
• Participate in Company-sponsored and external marketing and networking activities.
• Meet frequently with existing clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities with them or through referrals.
• For new projects, with moderate autonomy:
o Prepare fee proposals.
o Conduct contractual agreement negotiations.
o Prepare estimated manpower requirements, schedules, and other pertinent data.

Leadership:
• Participate in weekly manpower meetings when appropriate.
• Identify staff and organizational development needs.
• Serve as a role model for all staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, equivalent technical school training, or equivalent work experience. A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional or technical background with generally 8-16 years of engineering and/or architectural project management.
• Project management certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• At least limited proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other specialty-critical software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written organizational and communication skills.
• Strong comfort, and preferably experience in, account management and maintaining long-term B2B relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to design and administer multiple projects of varying size and scope simultaneously through all design and construction phases.

$90,000-$130,000 Depending on relevant professional experience, skillset, and location.

Job duties listed are not intended to encompass full scope of position. The employee will be expected to perform other job-related duties as required. The Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s position scope at any time.

Sazan Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Sazan Group participates in E-Verify. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Seattle, WA