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 people can collaborate to accomplish great things.

This role supports Hermanson’s Owner Direct Projects (ODP) group in Kent, WA. ODP is unique because we typically work directly with owners rather than general contractors. You will coordinate not only Hermanson’s work but also subcontractors such as electrical, demo, insulation, TAB, controls, structural, and others needed to successfully complete a job. A well-rounded background and willingness to coordinate with multiple external entities are key aspects of this rewarding position.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and a positive, winning team attitude through leadership.
• Responsible for employee training and development.
• Establish and maintain trusting, working relationships with project foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, generals, and subcontractors.
• Perform all essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
• Forecast anticipated workload for a rolling 12-month period every month.
• Provide management on multiple projects and project teams.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the project team to ensure the following for each project:
  • Assist Estimating to ensure a successful project turnover and follow-up pre-planning meeting(s) are completed prior to using any union labor or starting the project.
  • Assist Engineering with equipment/product selection.
  • Ensure Engineering meets all deliverable dates.
  • Work with Labor Operations to create a leveled, staff-loaded project schedule and influence changes to the GC schedule that may help level peak staffing requirements.
  • Monitor the foreman’s updated monthly staffing plan to verify that actual productivity exceeds estimated productivity. If productivity is lower than estimated, work with the foreman to identify causes of overrun and ensure corrective actions are taken.
  • When productivity concerns are unfixable, advise your supervisor and the General Superintendent for intervention and support.
  • Make final selections on all equipment and subcontractors.
  • Ensure POs and subcontracts are written including project and company standards.
  • Verify billing for equipment and subcontractor invoices is received before approving payment.
  • Calculate and submit change orders as required within contract notice requirements. Update project budgets and change order logs as change orders are approved.
  • Complete 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.
• Strong organization skills, ability to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines, and a sincere desire to maintain 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 - $140,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
• Medical, prescription, dental & 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 & development opportunities.
• In-house training programs.
• Certificate & tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).