Project Manager I - Mechanical Construction

About the role

The project manager will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety
• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Affirm site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
• Document Control and Review
• Document, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Administer project specific quality control program and compile documentation
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists
• Review and understand project documents. Communicate and clarify questions/issues with project team
• Manage Scope of Work
• Identify, price and negotiate change orders
• Schedule Basic
• Schedule Management and Field Resources
• Provide duration/task information to general contractor in development of overall project schedule
• Provide basic schedule to general contractor and subcontractors
• Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive overall schedule
• Modify work plans and communicate as needed
• Review, communicate and manage labor requirements with Manpower coordinator
• Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings
• Procurement Management & Coordination
• Maintain equipment procurement logs
• Manage and track tool and equipment rentals
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department
• Cost Estimation
• Cook up estimates utilizing estimating software
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Aid/prepare scope/proposal letter
• Financial Management
• Manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities
• Track, update and report job financial status, potential risks using accounting software
• Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current
• Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow
• Track, monitor and communicate project collection issues including lien rights management, customer calls, etc.
• Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews
• Actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates
• Relationships & Sales
• Develop, Build & Maintain relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors)
• Support Sales Process
• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Support and drive division sales goals
• Manage key accounts accordingly
• Other Tasks & Duties
• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years knowledge or experience in the building and construction industry

Knowledge of and/or experience within the building and construction industry

Strong understanding of mechanical systems and their applications

Experience with or knowledge of estimating techniques, tools, and estimating software

Familiarity with Harris accounting, project, and labor management software

Experience with project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, MS SharePoint, Procore, etc.)

Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software