Project Manager - Brin Glass Company : Job Details

DescriptionSt. Germain's Glass Company is searching for a collaborative, detail-oriented Project Manager who will play a pivotal role in bringing our projects to life! The right person will possess exceptional communication skills, be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and have an established track record of managing complex glass and glazing projects through to completion. Established in 1891, St. Germain's Glass is a leader in the glass, glazing, and distribution industry for the upper Midwest, with deep roots established in Duluth. Our markets include wholesale distribution and fabrication of glass and architectural aluminum products, glass service and contract glazing. As a privately held ESOP company, St. Germain's offers incredible benefits, and a unique employee-owned culture focused on living our core values every day: We Show Up. We Bring It. We Do It Right. We invite you to consider investing your strengths here. What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
• Flex Benefits - including Medical Expense and Dependent Care
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program - an incredible wealth building opportunity!
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Educational Assistance
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Job Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation and administration of the Project Budget. The Project Manager will assist, communicate, and coordinate with the sales personnel, contractors, architects, other sub-contractors, purchasing, warehouse, and field personnel to assure a timely completion of project schedule. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob Planning

Review original estimate with salesperson to assure that any questions or problems are solved in a prompt manner.

Review project specification

Prepare a schedule based on contractor information as a guide to timely completion of work.

Shop drawings review

In Process Job Coordination

Update project schedule with coordinator.

Order all material to meet schedule requirements of project.

Notify shop of fabrication.

Notify field superintendent or scheduled field installation.

Supply updated shop drawings.

Coordinator will attend job progress meetings to update all personnel with current:

Monitor hours and material cost on job and if there are any large variances.

Approve payment of invoices for material purchased for the job.

Coordinate field disputes or clarifications with contractor.

Job Completion

Review punch list with field superintendent and write tickets to take corrective measures.

If back charges are required from our vendor, contact vendor salesperson so back charge can be processed timely.

Review with salesperson final billing to include all change orders.

Make certain all forms which are required by the contract are completed.

Review final cost of contract and explain variances.

RequirementsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree with a major in Construction Management or similar degree or (2) year associate degree

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing glass and glazing projects

• Legal driver in the state of Minnesota

• Basic mechanical/construction aptitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Must be detail oriented and able to work on several projects simultaneously

• High degree of math skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PDF Editors, Microsoft Project and other industry related software

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.