Mechanical Project Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and direct project engineer(s) and general superintendent(s).
• Complete documentation and conduct “redirection” sessions with project engineer(s) and general superintendent(s) for reprimands of inappropriate behavior, sub-standard performance, poor quality, etc.
• Conduct and participate in formal hand-off meetings with project engineers and estimators on newly awarded/contracted projects.
• Analyze new project requirements and assign general superintendents and foremen.
• Visit all assigned project job sites on a weekly basis (minimum) to document progress, materials, and workers.
• Review all projects and ensure all critical milestones are tracking to completion by documented deadlines.
• Provide project status updates to management on a weekly basis.
• Work directly with general superintendents on assigned projects detailing status on project hours, project materials/equipment, subcontractors, and project schedule.
• Track all manpower needs of current project.
• Estimate and forecast manpower needs of projects in backlog.
• Procure materials/equipment to come in under budget with a high level of integrity and ethical practice.
• Review material fab sheets and determine if the material is to be outsourced or completed in-house based on budget and schedule.
• Conduct weekly review of purchase orders to identify correct pricing/billing, number of materials (over/under), ensuring materials are necessary for the project, personal tool purchases are documented and accounted for, and for the possibility of theft on the site.
• Ensure all change orders have general contractor signatures before beginning work and inform general superintendent with change order status.
• Prepare for and attend monthly billing meetings.
• Prepare for and attend weekly project management meetings.
• Quality Control all assigned projects.
• Conduct internal walk-through and provide the general superintendent and foreman with detailed information on any issues/concerns/corrections that need to be completed.
• Verify PPE is being used by all employees on each site visit.
• Hold all site workers, including foremen and superintendents accountable to keep job sites clean and clear of unnecessary trash and clutter.

Required Education/Experience

• 3 years of previous experience with Project Management/Project engineer in the mechanical/plumbing industry.
• 3 years of Supervisory experience.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Blue Beam.
• Capable of reading blueprints and specifications.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good understanding of project financials.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to multitask.

Physical Demands

• Largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary.
• Work Environment
• This job operates in both an office and a field environment.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.