Project Manager

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with clients to deliver excellent results in engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction. We value skilled professionals who thrive in a collaborative, high-expectation environment.

About the role

A candidate with strong experience in Mechanical Construction projects will be strongly considered. The Construction Project Manager must work independently with minimal oversight and meet the following expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-construction, preplanning, and construction project scheduling process.
• Review and approve project budgets (labor, material, and subcontractors) to determine allocation of resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors to reach agreements beneficial to the project.
• Manage project finances including profitability and cash flow.
• Accountable for the overall profitability of the job and focused on the cost to complete as it relates to the initial job bid proposal.
• Actively resolve design conflicts for all trades by collaborating with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to determine project specifications.
• Lead strategic planning, project submittals, request for information (RFI), and change order processes.
• Implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods, and timelines.
• Recognize and implement change orders as necessary.
• Approve payment for supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Identify and pursue upcoming work opportunities.
• Project, identify, and manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Direct responsibility for subcontractors and indirect responsibility for Batchelor & Kimball and subcontractor field personnel and internal support services.
• Direct responsibility for Project Engineers (PEs) and/or Assistant Project Managers (APMs).
• Train estimating staff on technical aspects of project management.
• Understand company resource production capabilities and implement them in the construction process, including daily coordination with the Superintendent.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process.
• Prepare SWOT analyses for projects and future opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Consistent dependability and availability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment.
• Ability to organize and curate documents related to work orders and personnel.
• Aptitude to learn new systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office, Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with AutoBid, P6 Scheduler, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and project management expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 10+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in the construction field leading projects up to $15M in scope.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include those associated with working in a typical office environment and occasional field travel.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.