Installation Manager

Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Inc. is a full design-build firm specializing in water efficient technology. The systems we design and build include: rainwater harvesting, high efficiency landscape irrigation, greywater reuse, and other specialty systems. Simply put, we provide integrated water systems that combine cutting edge products and professional service to significantly reduce water use and operating costs.

Position Overview:

The installation management position at Rainwater Harvesting Systems will include traditional functions of a construction superintendent, as well as some functions of a service/repair manager. This position is ideal for someone who is desiring a greater level of challenge and opportunity in their professional development, and thrives doing a job that is different from day to day. The chosen applicant will be someone who excels in diverse situations and can perform complex assessments and tasks with minimal guidance.

Applicants for this position must be willing to take responsibility in any situation they are placed in or find themselves in. This does not entail being responsible for all the causes of a situation, but does entail taking action towards resolving issues related to work being performed by Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Inc. Willingness to be responsible a situation can best be describes as: A desire to understand a situation from multiple angles and to discover and initiate a resolution that has Rainwater Harvesting Systems highest good in mind.

Function of Job:

Under administrative supervision from Project Manager; to plan, coordinate, perform and supervise new construction installation, retrofit installation, and service/ maintenance of water conservation systems as mentioned above.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, coordinates, performs and supervises the work of the employees on construction projects.
• Performs physical tasks related to system installation and maintenance as needed.
• Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the design area and/or with others outside of the office; apportions work among employees according to abilities or specialized training.
• Coordinates new construction projects, which involves scheduling meetings and reviewing projects (e.g., contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary.
• Collaborates with Rainwater Harvesting Systems' project manager on the supervision of all work operations.
• Keeps records on material costs, work performed and is responsible for the control of costs of materials and labor.
• Maintain tools, vehicles and trailers in clean and organized manner. Perform weekly inventory of tools and weekly maintenance on vehicles.
• Exercises control over rate of construction progress in order to complete construction project within time limits; schedules jobs and operations.
• Estimates materials needed for specific jobs; estimates manpower needed for specific jobs.
• Leads inspection and commission of day to day construction work to enforce conformity to specifications.
• Acts as an adviser on job related problems.
• Deals with individuals demanding information or service, such as agencies, department heads or others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

(Credentials to be verified by placement officer)

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Any combination totaling 4 years (48 months) from the following categories of experience:
• Work experience in building construction, remodeling, construction project coordination experience, plumbing, irrigation installation or other related industry.
• College or vocational course work in the area of construction project coordination, building construction, plumbing or closely related field.
• About 30 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months) Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals 2 years (24 months) about 90-semester hours equals 3 years (36 months) Bachelors Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals 4 years (48 months).
• 2 years of supervisory experience in building construction trade (these 2 years can also qualify for 2.a).

Personal Attributes Needed to Undertake the Job:

• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts.
• Knowledge of building systems, especially plumbing/water piping, but also including electrical, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Knowledge of building material costs and wages.
• Ability to supervise, instruct and correct employees.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• General computer, writing and database skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with general contractors, supervisors, etc.
• Ability to thrive with little or no guidance once a framework and general guidelines have been set for a job or task.
• Must posses excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Is naturally oriented to problem solving. One who recognizes that a problem exists on ones own and initiates a logical solution is problem-solving oriented.
• Must posses excellent follow through skills. Once a task is designated it should be followed to completion and then reported back to the project manager/administrator.
• Technically savvy. Must be willing to analyze and understand systems or aspects of a system that one is not normally familiar with.
• Must posses the fortitude necessary to generate self motivation in difficult situations.
• Must desire new challenges regularly. If you desire a routine job with a learning curve only at the beginning, this is not a job for you. As the rainwater harvesting/water conservation industry develops, there are always new challenges and steep learning curves.
• Must be a team player, willing to collaborate with other members of the Rainwater Harvesting Systems team regularly.
• Must be able to represent Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Inc. in a professional manner at all times.

Compensation: Average annual starting compensation of $30,000 to $40,000 commensurate with experience and performance. Opportunities for overtime pay.

• Average of 3 days sick pay and 5 days of vacation pay for 1st year, with standard increase in number of days annually.
• Opportunity to participate in employee health insurance program following 90 day probationary period.
• Travel expenses and per diem paid by company for work-related travel.
• Opportunity for pay increase with scheduled 6-month and annual performance review.

To Apply:

Please send (1) standard resume, (2) cover sheet explaining experiences in related fields, and (3) statement of personal attributes and characteristics related to the performance of the duties of this position.