Project Manager

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical Construction company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. The last decade has seen the company grow from a smaller, family-owned business to become a major player in the hot Seattle-area construction industry. By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. We strive to hire and retain personable, likeable people who are highly professional, unwaveringly ethical, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We focus on providing a workplace where high-performance individuals can collaborate to accomplish great things.

If you are growing your career in Mechanical Construction and want to work with people who are on a mission to provide the best customer experience possible, consider employment with Hermanson. People love working at Hermanson because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality, and service attitude
• Family Matters – Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment, and balance
• Character Counts – Integrity, accountability, passion, and caring
• Team – Trust, honesty, respect, reliability, and inclusivity
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

About the Role

Hermanson is seeking a Project Manager to support its Owner Direct Projects (ODP) located in Portland, OR. ODP is a unique business group within Hermanson that focuses on Owner Direct relationships and projects, often coordinating not only Hermanson work but also subcontractors such as electrical, demo, insulation, TAB, controls, structural, and others. A well-rounded background and willingness to coordinate with multiple entities outside of Hermanson are key aspects of this rewarding position.

The successful candidate will have the technical and working knowledge generally achieved from at least 5 years of successful experience in the mechanical construction industry, with direct exposure to Project Manager duties.

Responsibilities

• Promotes teamwork and a positive winning team attitude through leadership.
• Responsible for employee training and development.
• Establishes and maintains trusting, working relationships with project foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, generals, and subcontractors.
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
• Forecasts anticipated workload for a rolling 12-month period every month.
• Provides management on multiple projects and project teams.
• Directs day-to-day activities of the project team to ensure the following for each project:
  • Assists Estimating to ensure successful project turnover and follow-up pre-planning meeting(s) are completed prior to using any union labor or starting the project.
  • Assists Engineering with equipment/product selection.
  • Ensures Engineering meets all deliverable dates.
  • Works with Labor Operations to create a leveled staff-loaded project schedule and influences changes to the GC schedule that may help level peak staffing requirements.
  • Monitors the foreman’s updated monthly staffing plan to verify that actual productivity exceeds estimated productivity. If productivity is lower than estimated, works with the foreman to identify causes and correct concerns.
  • Advises supervisors and the General Superintendent of unfixable productivity concerns for intervention and support.
  • Makes final selections on all equipment and subcontractors, ensuring POs and subcontracts include project and company standards.
  • Verifies billing for equipment and subcontractor invoices before approving payment.
  • Calculates and submits change orders as required within contract notice requirements, updating project budgets and change order logs.
  • Completes the Hermanson monthly STAT/Financial Report and Cost Forecasting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience working as a Project Manager.
• Prior HVAC and/or Mechanical construction experience is required.
• Strong communication and management skills.
• Excellent organization skills, ability to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines, and a commitment to maintaining a superior customer experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering preferred, or equivalent education and experience.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00. The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays).
• Disability income protection.
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• In-house training programs.
• Certificate and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).