Project Manager - Owner Direct

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical Construction company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979.

The last decade has seen the company grow from a smaller, family-owned business to become a major player smack dab in the middle of the hot Seattle-area construction industry.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values :

• Clients First Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Counts Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

The Project Manager at Owner Direct Solutions (ODS) assumes a multifaceted role, encompassing responsibilities such as employee training and development, inclusive of personal professional growth.

The position involves seamless collaboration with various departments and group managers to align efforts with strategic company objectives.

Upholding the highest standards of customer service is paramount, with a focus on cultivating robust customer trust and relationships.

Notably, our unique group combines the service department and owner direct projects, providing a distinctive advantage in catering to customers throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial Tenant Improvement (TI) to ongoing system maintenance.

Operating akin to a general contractor, ODS serves as the prime entity overseeing numerous subcontractors, sometimes including General Contractors (GC), as we expertly manage the design, coordination, scheduling, installation, and maintenance of their systems.

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are seeking, we encourage you to apply to become a member of the Hermanson Team!

Responsibilities :

• Promotes teamwork and a positive winning team attitude through leadership.
• Establishes and maintains a trusting, working relationship with project foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, generals, and subcontractors.
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
• Provides management on multiple projects and project teams.
• Directs day-to-day activities of project team to insure the following for each project :
• Promote Hermanson Safety Culture
• Contract review
• Meet with Foreman monthly, prior to stats to review forecasted hours
• Ensure that all crane lift plan reviews and SSP requests have a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice
• Responsible to ensure that a successful project turnover and follow-up pre-planning meeting(s) are completed prior to using any union labor or starting the project.
• Develop, drive, and Maintain project schedules
• Coordinate project schedules with field superintendent for labor support
• Monitors the foreman’s daily reports
• Monitors any extra work tickets and prices them within 72 hours
• Work with Accounting that we have received our billing for equipment and subcontractor invoices before approving the invoice for payment.
• Calculates and submits change orders as required within the contracts notice requirements. Updates project budgets and change order logs as change orders are approved.
• Completes the Hermanson monthly STAT / Financial Report and Cost Forecasting.
• Ensure that all projects have a proper turnover including turn over book to the field before labor is on site
• Meet with owner / owner rep at the beginning of each project to understand their expectations for the project. Also meet mid project and at the end of the project to ensure that all expectation were met.
• Responsible for making sure that all subcontracts are written
• Review all subcontractor scopes to ensure everything is accounted for within our design build parameters.
• Responsible for gathering and submitting submittals in a timely matter and keeping submittal folder updated with the most recent submittals
• Ordering of equipment from approved submittals
• When ordering equipment from purchasing also have them order O&Ms at that time
• Responsible for tracking of equipment to ensure required delivery date
• Regular site walks to verify existing site conditions
• Responsible for maintaining current and accurate change order and submittal logs
• Responsible for maintaining current procurement logs and share weekly status with field team
• Maintain change order log
• Work closely with our service team to support small projects or sales
• Responsible to make sure that all permits are applied for and posted at job site
• Ensure that all job folders are updated with the most current information
• Ensure start up forms are completed and in the folder
• Ensure As-Built drawings are completed
• Ensure all permits are signed off as final
• Ensure that all close out documents are accurate and in folder for Project Coordinators

Accountabilities & KPIs

• Exceeds personal gross margin goals set by supervisor and documents earned gross margin and revenue performance compared to goals each month.
• Quality delivery and profitability of the job by planning, scheduling, and managing the project team while ensuring that the schedule and project goals for the job are met.
• Establishes and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis.
• Keep all projects over-billed and billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due
• This position is responsible for delivering project margin that is commensurate with their salary.

Capabilities & Experience

• 5+ years related experience working as a Project Manager.
• Prior HVAC and / or Mechanical construction experience is required.
• Must demonstrate good communication and management skills.
• The qualified candidate must have strong organization skills, able to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines, and have a sincere desire to maintain a superior customer experience.
• Trust & Relationship Development : Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly build relationships with.
• Knows the customer’s business; possesses credibility and confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to the customer’s goals and needs.
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer or Hermanson leadership concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility.
• This role necessitates providing support to field personnel and ensuring customer satisfaction on projects. Depending on project needs, a substantial on-site presence may be required, extending beyond scheduled hours, both before and after completion.

Flexibility regarding working hours and location is contingent upon project demands, as determined by your supervisor.

This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Hermanson provides great employee benefits :

• Very Competitive Compensation w / Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)
• 401k retirement plan including 5% Company matching
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• In-House Company Training Programs
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.