Project Manager I

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze projects to determine scope, schedule requirements, and coordinate with Purchasing and Installation on priorities to effectively bring project within budget and on schedule.
• Attend Purchasing update meetings for new projects and assist the Purchasing Department as necessary.
• Pursue to resolution all Vendor Contracts, Bond and Insurance Certificates.
• Espedite, review, and provide “Quality Control” on shop drawings and submittals.
• Effectively analyze projects to:
  • Estimate overruns and/or under-runs and omissions related to the Job Cost.
  • Verify field dimensions, backing locations and mechanical/electrical rough-ins.
  • Timely release of approved materials to suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Expedite material deliveries and shortages.
  • Verify job readiness and coordinate installation of materials to allow installation to progress in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Review, code, and return invoices to Accounting.
• Initiate and respond to daily correspondence, customers, suppliers and Corporate Office.
• Update ISEC Project Control/Document Control System as necessary. Include Operations Manager on significant changes.
• Cooordinate with in-house Logistics Department regarding long-haul deliveries.
• Review, issue and update Installation Manpower Schedules and Sequence of Operations.
• Prepare, submit, obtain approval, verify and track billings until payment is received.
• Price and process change order proposals and coordinate with Estimating Department when required.
• Prepare, update and issue Cost to Complete Reports on a weekly basis.
• Set up cost projections for all projects managed and update monthly.
• Read, understand and follow master operating agreements with all vendors and Kewaunee Dealer Agreement.
• Process Request for Direction as needed.
• Participate with other Division personnel in establishing and attaining goals for the Division to develop new methods and ideas to improve ISEC performance.
• Promote ISEC and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufactures, general contractors, owners and architects.

Safety Responsibilities

• Manage and implement ISEC Safety requirements:
• Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence committed to the Safety Promise.
• Coach employees who need improvement and assign work to only those employees trained and qualified to perform the task.
• Ensure all recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
• Report all injuries and incidents to Managers and Safety Department.

Customer Service Skills

• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can).
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers.
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner.
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful.
• Positive attitude.

Education/Experience

• Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum Qualifications: 0 – 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Responsible for overall outcome of the project.
• Actively identifies risk and escalates as needed.
• Intermediate financial acumen – cashflow, cost projections, job cost, billings projections with oversight.
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects.
• Understands project plans and specifications.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction.
• Works autonomously at times.
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• Engages company culture.
• Open to feedback and flexible to change.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Assist in development/mentoring of Project Engineers; performance reviews.