Construction Project Manager

STERIS Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

17d•$92,650 - $119,900

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager (Project Manager I) leads installation activities for an assigned territory and provides project management and installation services. The role manages approximately 2–5 direct reports and develops and trains employees and subcontractors. It is accountable for the financial performance of major and/or multiple construction and retrofit projects, installation quality, and customer satisfaction, while representing STERIS Corporation in job-site decisions affecting daily operations. This is a high-travel, high-commute role involving significant driving and likely overnight stays. Travel within a designated territory may be by company vehicle or air and can include day trips, overnight trips, or trips lasting up to a week. Typical work hours vary according to customer needs.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field.
At least 4 years of experience using related project management skills.
Ability to manage direct reports in a corporate and remote setting.
Background in project management financials.
Comfort working in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
Creative and strategic thinking, including enjoyment of brainstorming with colleagues and partners.
Ability to work as a team player in cross-functional settings.

Nice To Haves

STERIS field experience.
Familiarity with construction environments and/or healthcare protocols.
Familiarity with Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) or Medical and/or Audio Visual (AV) capital equipment.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge navigating STERIS software and systems, such as Siebel and Sales Connection.
Experience driving process improvements and familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean principles.

Responsibilities

Directly manage and develop installation team members and subcontractors.
Own talent management and talent acquisition to meet customer business expectations.
Plan, organize, direct, and control installation and subcontracting costs for assigned projects.
Coordinate resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and project completion.
Verify with customers that their expectations will be met or exceeded through execution of the project plan.
Maintain cost allocations in financial reporting systems.
Communicate financial and physical project status to management.
Manage and maintain project management file documentation, including correspondence, requests for information, and timelines.
Produce high-quality communications that adhere to company standards.
Provide the installation team with detailed scopes of work and instructions, and verify understanding of project expectations.
Ensure appropriate product training is available and implemented to address skill gaps among in-house staff and subcontractors.
Routinely walk job sites and attend progress and coordination meetings to ensure installation quality.
Proactively identify potential job-site problems and take action to limit negative outcomes.
Use negotiation skills to resolve disputes without escalation.
Provide internal partners with feedback on product and process quality issues.
Estimate or negotiate work outside the original scope.
Review customer systems during installation and identify improvement opportunities that may result in value-added change orders.
Pursue, secure, and close change orders for equitable contract adjustments.
Coordinate Field Service Representative support with the Area Service Manager.
Notify the Sales Representative when equipment is ready for customer in-service training.
Ensure completion documentation is finished and transition to service is seamless.
Develop and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel.
Communicate with architects, equipment planners, and consultants to influence equipment recommendations and specifications related to installation.
Develop close working relationships with Federal, State, and Local code enforcement officials to define installation requirements for company equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.