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Project Manager - Sheet Metal

Baker Group · Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the Role

Under limited supervision, manage and administer the construction and delivery of new projects and/or alterations/modifications to existing facilities. Responsibilities include contract preparation, on-site, office, and shop coordination, quality control, and all aspects of project management. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
  • Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
  • Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities.
  • Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
  • Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications, submittals, and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations.
  • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement, as appropriate.
  • Authorize issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders and approve contractor invoices for payment.
  • Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations.
  • Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
  • Represent Baker Group in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
  • Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.

Requirements

  • College degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR 10 years minimum work experience in the related industry.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

  • Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity.
  • At any given time, may be exposed to:
    • Normal office conditions
    • Exposure to weather, heat, cold
    • Wet/humid conditions
    • Exposure to dust/fumes
    • Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
    • In proximity to moving mechanical parts
    • Exposure to electrical shock
    • Working in high/exposed places
    • Loud noise intensity

Equipment/Tools

  • Computer
  • PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes)

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