MEP Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager in our Columbus, OH location. This individual will plan, direct, or coordinate activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. They will drive the project's overall flow from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, and other regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs.
• Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
• Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements.
• Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Understand notice requirements.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipate delivery dates.
• (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
• P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s.
• Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Aid field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Project Executive with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Minimum 7-10 years related experience in mechanical piping and plumbing industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus preferred; Master’s in related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

• Sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Navigate around job site locations.
• Work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a competitive salary and benefits package. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.