Project Manager 1 - Mechanical

Provide overall management direction on one or more construction projects or on a specific portion of a very large project (up to $5M per year).

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent.
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through coordination with regional department heads and general superintendents.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Brandt's corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A / E contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor / control project development through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
• Manage risks. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.
• Attend job progress meetings as required. Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Perform additional assignments as requested / needed.

FLSA Classification : Exempt

EEO Category : 2 - Professionals

• 4-yr mechanical or electrical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• Solid experience (3-5 years) and knowledge of construction design, finance, and management
• Proficient project management skills, including
• documentation
• cost control
• procurement
• scheduling
• change order pricing
• negotiating
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability / drive to learn new software systems
• Ability to be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in stressful situations
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.
13 days ago