Project Manager

B&I Contractors, Inc., a five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award and Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, specializes in commercial and industrial projects such as schools, hospitals, and government buildings.

About the role

Provide overall technical and administrative management of construction projects from bid acceptance through final acceptance by the client for Mechanical and Plumbing scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget, schedule, and company Core Values, including interfacing with and supporting client representatives, B&I departments, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between trades and other departments within the project and company.
• Provide field employees with the necessary support to allow the project to be completed expeditiously.
• Conduct project meetings to ensure planning, communication, and successful execution of project scopes.
• Establish job cost breakdowns and schedule of values to ensure positive cash flow of the project.
• Review, update, and approve all project billings monthly to ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate the completion and perform review of all submittal data, operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to ensure these are in accordance with the construction documents and schedule.
• Perform release and coordinate timely delivery of large equipment as required by project schedule and site logistics.
• Establish project manpower schedule, in collaboration with trade supervisors, to effectively execute project scope.
• Manage subcontractor scopes as required by the contract.
• Provide technical assistance for all project-related scopes, including engineering, interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and timely issuance of change orders to ensure financial compensation.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits/inspections to ascertain productivity of trades, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Monitor project costs and forecast future project costs monthly, utilizing labor production and trade feedback to ensure accuracy.
• Attend monthly cost review meetings with the executive group to report status and budget adjustments as applicable.
• Distribute, follow up, and respond in writing to all punch list items in a timely manner.
• Update project meeting minutes weekly and provide project status reports during weekly staff meetings.
• Attend weekly project management meetings and provide input on items directly related to the department.
• Mentor and develop assigned Project Engineer(s) to achieve the skills needed to become a successful Project Manager.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of previous construction and/or engineering experience on commercial mechanical and plumbing construction.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of construction management, estimating, and/or trade supervision experience in a similar construction setting.
• Healthcare or large hospital experience highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, financials, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment.
• Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.

Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 50 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in the company’s success.
• 401(k) plan with company match and post-tax Roth IRA options.
• NCCER-certified in-house and online training for continuous development.

B&I Contractors is a drug-free workplace committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.