Coatings Project Manager

Loenbro•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Loenbro Southwest is seeking a Project Manager for our Industrial Coatings Division. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of our industrial coating projects, from initial scope to final completion, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. This role involves managing budgets, timelines, and milestones, coordinating with various teams, and acting as the primary client contact.

Requirements

Possesses a strong understanding of industrial coating, their applications, and relevant industry standards.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to do the same in Spanish is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient in creating and managing Gantt charts.
Valid driver license.
At least two years of related experience required.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to walk job sites, climb, bend, stretch and reach.
Ability to wear all forms of PPE and pass a fit test.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Ability to do the same in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate directly with the Pre-Construction Department.
Define the project objective and perform due diligence on what is needed to clearly define the project goal.
Communicate project goals and provide oversight to the Project superintendent and site management team.
Identify and gain support of all Stakeholders. (GC, Owner, Engineer, Special Inspections)
Develop a “Project Schedule” which formally documents the project parameters, including the project objective, resources, and timeline for project completion.
Develop key project milestones and manage the project to the milestones.
Present key coating projects' cost and schedule updates to executive management on a monthly basis.
Participate in the interview process of hiring hourly staff.
Manage and execute change orders when needed.
Utilize RI project management system for tracking schedule, reporting progress and monitoring actual man-hours for performance measurement and cost management. (3-week look ahead)
Assess risks and develop contingency/recovery plans.
Monitor and coordinate resources through the Project Superintendent / PE needed to perform work.
Coordinate with Procurement / Site Materials Management to ensure all materials are available on site, communicate with the Project Superintendent when required to ensure management of materials is set up with laydown areas and storage facilities as required.
Coordinate with the Safety Department to ensure all Company policies/procedures are followed and all team members are fully aware of the applicable safety requirements.
Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure all required inspection and testing requirements are defined, audits are occurring as required and turnover packages are developed as per the Client / Contract requirements.
Create an environment that highly motivates the team to work together.
Develop and deliver key project documents designed to communicate progress billing to Senior Project Administrator and follow up with Client as required for any delayed invoice payments and progress billing requests.
Clearly communicate expectations with all associated disciplines during construction hand-off meetings, weekly scheduling meetings and project close-out.
Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts.
Assist in obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
Oversee submittal process.
Conduct a pre-construction meeting with each subcontractor.
Coordinate project review at completion of the project and ensure all warranty requirements are complied with.
Work with the team to track and report coating material utilization and the manner of application to ensure compliance.