Project Manager
Forman Ford · Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee all project controls including budget, scheduling, efficiencies, documentation and quality.
- Manage multiple projects.
- Project Management: Ensure contract compliance by reviewing the contracts' scope and specifications, preparing all submittal information, and tracking approvals.
- Design Phase: Review shop drawings, confirm compliance with contract documents, prepare Request for Information (RFIs), and incorporate changes.
- Procurement: Prepare requests for proposals, review their costs, negotiate, and issue purchase and subcontract agreements.
- Construction: Prepare and manage construction schedules, daily reports, site pictures, etc., attend construction meetings, assist foremen with quality control, prepare and track punch lists, and submit closeout documents and warranties.
- Coordination of project support staff: Work closely with contractors, visit job sites as needed, act as the first point of contact for issues or discrepancies, and attend work regularly.
- Skills and Abilities: Must be able to read blueprints and drafts, demonstrate strong conceptual, strategic thinking, problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, exhibit leadership and interpersonal skills, communicate effectively, and handle physical demands.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within the commercial glazing or construction industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management engineering or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of glazing systems (curtainwalls, storefronts, etc.).
- Proficient in project management software - Procore and Microsoft Project.
- Proficient in Kawneer PartnerPak or similar.
- Proficient in AutoCad.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- History of successfully running multiple projects from start to finish.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills needed.
- Valid drivers license for travel to job sites.
Skills And Abilities
- Able to read blueprints and drafts.
- Strong conceptual, strategic thinking, problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills including teamwork, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation.
- Influence peers and leadership stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
Working Environment
- Typically performed in an office environment with fairly frequent interruptions requiring focus and the ability to return to tasks.
- Will require being on site on some days to check on job performance.
- Work outside of normal business hours may be required.
- From time to time, there may be slightly disagreeable environment aspects but not to a disturbing degree as in heat, noise, etc. from periodic time spent in the plant/production area.
- Infrequent business travel including overnight travel requires a valid driver license and acceptable insurability.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, sit, use his/her hands with coordination and precision to type and use a computer at regular speed and accuracy, and see details at close range.
- Regular physical demands include standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
- There is infrequent lifting of up to 20 pounds and infrequent vehicle driving for a few hours at a time.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching.
- AD&D insurance.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.