Construction Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. • Chesterfield, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is hiring a Construction Project Manager to initially serve clients at sites around the Atlanta area and other locations as needed. The employee will initially work for the STL office and transfer to the ATL Business Unit after the project is complete and the ATL office is established. The position assists the Business Unit Manager in achieving the company’s strategic objectives, with primary responsibility for project management, project delivery, and total quality management at client sites. The manager is expected to marshal the resources needed to fulfill the firm’s contractual obligations and make a significant technical contribution through their own work.

The role manages projects delivering engineering solutions that meet or exceed client expectations, on time and within budget. It includes administering budgets and fiscal controls, quality provisions, cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate; representing the firm to clients and other organizations; and contributing to business development, quality assurance, proposals, project presentations, reports, studies, and project delivery. The manager interacts directly with client site management and staff and is expected to represent the firm’s services professionally and explain their business value.

Work is normally performed in an interior office or industrial manufacturing environment. Travel may constitute up to 80% of the work schedule, with assignments potentially lasting multiple months at U.S.-based project sites. Work is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on project needs. Weekend travel may be available up to twice per month, subject to the project schedule and approval. The company covers project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals according to company policy. The role requires no or very limited physical effort and involves no or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Requirements

• Five to 10+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability in project management; mechanical system concept development, design, and layout; project budgeting and scheduling; preparing technical sections for project and procurement specifications; and reviewing drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering, design, and documentation principles, practices, and standards; understanding of materials and systems; and thorough knowledge of engineering detailing and construction methodology, applied to project delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for Windows, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to analyze comprehensive business processes, perform in-depth work analyses, and develop computer-generated flow charts.
• Able to travel for assignments that may constitute up to 80% of the work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects that deliver engineering solutions exceeding client expectations, on time and within budget.
• Develop and administer project budgets, fiscal controls, and quality-control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
• Represent the firm in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and public or private agencies and organizations.
• Participate in business development and quality assurance as directed by the Business Unit Manager.
• Provide technical assistance with proposal development and presentations for new work, reports and study preparation, and project delivery.
• Interact directly with client site management and staff for assigned daily work duties; represent the firm’s service offerings and explain their business value.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Firm’s Principals and client managers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Employee assistance program
• Will preparation resources
• Worldwide travel assistance
• Project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals for project assignments, covered according to company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed