Job Description:Project ManagerResponsibilities:
- Manage projects ranging to $20M or multiple projects totaling that value with little oversight from management
- Identify value engineering and fabrication opportunities; present Customer with alternative options
- Understanding commercial construction logistics, labor, material and equipment handling.
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and translate the information to the operational realities.
- Create site-specific safety plans and JHA's
- Procure and manage project subcontractors and equipment vendors
- Have an on-site presence at the project site; have basic understanding of all project scopes (electrical, structural, etc.)
- Establish project cost control centers for tracking of equipment, material, labor, subcontracts and miscellaneous costs
- Estimate/bid changes; must be capable of thorough analysis of project document requirements, vendor offers and project requirements; negotiate with key vendors for competitive pricing
- Direct BIM coordinators in the development of shop drawings and coordinate the planning efforts with field staff
- Coordinating labor with superintendents, jobsite foremen and clients.
- Track a project schedule including trade manpower loading for the project
- Inspect the jobsite on a regular basis for contract compliance, workmanship, and safety
- Understand and process field work orders, RFI's, pay applications, change orders, submittals, etc.; requires an advanced understanding of the change order process and the ability to negotiate contracts and change orders
- Mentor, train and develop Project Engineers and Interns, including delegation of tasks
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years of experience in HVAC construction
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Experience in Bluebeam a plus
Other Qualifications:
- Requires the ability to take ownership and responsibility in various situations.
- Demands professionalism and the capacity to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients while upholding Company's reputation; ethical awareness is essential.
- Must be proactive, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and possess the ability to identify potential risks and strategies for mitigation.
- Requires effective and efficient work under pressure, with adaptability to changing circumstances.
- Demands initiative, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including precise technical writing; must also understand and utilize different modes of communication (face-to-face, phone, email, text, etc.) appropriately.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, maintaining a positive attitude while professionally engaging with colleagues, clients, vendors, and others.
- Should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also being a cooperative team player.
- Must be reliable, organized, and self-motivated.
- Ability to travel within the greater Chicagoland area, including but not limited to Northwest Indiana.