HVAC + Plumbing Project Manager I

About the Role

This individual will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Safety Management
  • Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
  • Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed, including site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and proficiency in using Industry Safe
• Document Control and Review
  • Review, process, organize, log, and distribute contract documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, construction bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members
  • Distribute and log all document-related activities for the team
  • Draft, submit, and track RFIs and their corresponding responses
  • Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes
  • Administer project-specific quality control programs and compile documentation
  • Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings
  • Administer project closeout documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists
  • Review and understand project documents; communicate and clarify questions/issues with the project team
• Scope of Work Management
  • Identify, price, and negotiate change orders
• Schedule Management and Field Resources
  • Provide duration/task information to the general contractor in the development of the overall project schedule
  • Provide a basic schedule to the general contractor and subcontractors
  • Review the overall project schedule and provide feedback to the general contractor as needed
  • Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive the overall schedule
  • Modify work plans and communicate as needed
  • Review, communicate, and manage labor requirements with the Manpower coordinator
  • Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings
• Procurement Management and Coordination
  • Maintain equipment procurement logs
  • Manage and track tool and equipment rentals
  • Order equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the Purchasing Department
• Cost Estimation
  • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to estimate projects
  • Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
  • Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings as required
  • Assist/prepare scope/proposal letters
• Financial Management
  • Manage, track, and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee weekly PDCA activities
  • Track, update, and report job financial status and potential risks using accounting software
  • Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current
  • Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow
  • Track, monitor, and communicate project collection issues, including lien rights management and customer calls
  • Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews; actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status, and updates
• Relationships and Sales
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients (owners and general contractors)
  • Support the sales process by establishing industry relationships to ensure project sales growth
  • Attend customer outings and events
  • Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
  • Support and drive division sales goals; manage key accounts accordingly
• Other tasks and duties as necessary due to project-specific conditions or as directed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• 3+ years of knowledge/experience in the building and construction industry
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Proficient understanding of business administration and management principles
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience
• Proficient knowledge of techniques, tools, and principles used in estimating software
• Solid grasp of Harris’ accounting/project and labor management software
• Experienced in computer-aided design software
• Must be a current member of Steamfitters Local 602 or willing to join

Benefits

• Union wages and benefits (Harris is signatory to Local 602)
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Company vehicle
• Company phone, iPad, uniforms, and all major tools provided