Construction Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Careers • Chesterfield, MO

2d • 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 position initially works for the STL office and transfers to the ATL Business Unit after the project is completed and the ATL office is established. The role 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 Project Manager brings together the resources needed to fulfill contractual obligations and makes a significant technical contribution through their own efforts.

The role manages engineering projects to meet client expectations, schedules, and budgets; oversees project budgets, fiscal controls, and quality provisions; and represents the firm in its dealings with clients, consultants, contractors, and public or private organizations. It also contributes to business development, quality assurance, proposal development, technical presentations, reports, studies, and project delivery. The position involves direct interaction with client site management and staff, and may require travel assignments of up to 80% of the work schedule. Assignments may last multiple months at U.S.-based project sites. Project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals are covered according to company policy.

Requirements

• Requires 5–10+ 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.
• Ability to apply engineering and construction knowledge in 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.
• Ability to travel for assignments that may constitute up to 80% of the work schedule.
• Availability for occasional weekend work based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects that deliver engineering solutions which meet or exceed client expectations, are completed on time, and remain 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 and 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 studies, and project delivery.
• Interact professionally with clients, represent WM’s service offerings, and explain their business value.
• Participate directly with client site management and staff in assigned daily work duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Firm’s Principals and client managers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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