On-Site Project Manager (Waukesha)

ACS•Verona, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACS is seeking an experienced On-Site MEP Project Manager to support a major design-build project in Waukesha, Wisconsin: an 80,000-square-foot test facility expansion with five large engine test cells for the client’s generator business in North America. The role leads and coordinates daily on-site project activities in collaboration with ACS’s overall Project Manager at headquarters, site superintendents, construction managers, the client, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project partners. The successful candidate will bring industrial facility construction experience, preferably involving mechanical or electrical contracting, and a practical understanding of field construction. The position requires daily on-site work at the customer project location in Waukesha, Wisconsin. ACS specializes in engineering, integration, and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities across industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, laboratories, and manufacturing. The company is based in Verona, Wisconsin, with a regional office in Troy, Michigan, and serves customers across North America and around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least five years of experience managing mechanical or electrical trades, with demonstrated experience in industrial facility construction, facility mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or field project management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
Proficiency with MS Project Schedule and Procore tools.
Ability to work on-site daily at the customer project location in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical or electrical contracting.
Practical understanding of how projects are constructed in the field.

Responsibilities

Support the overall Project Manager in executing project objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
Facilitate on-site coordination meetings, communicate project priorities, and follow up on outstanding issues and action items.
Apply technical knowledge of facility mechanical and/or electrical systems to coordinate construction, identify design or installation conflicts, and work with engineering teams and contractors to resolve issues.
Prepare RFIs to document design or engineering challenges.
Manage the submittal process to support timely delivery of ACS- and subcontractor-purchased equipment.
Serve as the primary point of contact for ACS on-site operations with the client, subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
Lead weekly project management meetings and participate in weekly foreman meetings led by ACS superintendents.
Oversee the on-site construction manager in communicating the project schedule to on-site subcontractors.
Monitor daily progress against the schedule, identify potential delays or conflicts, and develop solutions to keep work moving.
Anticipate project needs, including engineering deliverables, materials, equipment, resources, and contractor resources.
Identify and resolve day-to-day field issues collaboratively with site superintendents, engineering, subcontractors, and the overall Project Manager.
Review drawings, specifications, and installation requirements to support field execution and identify constructability concerns.
Communicate safe workplace behaviors and policies.
Ensure engineers of record carry out quality control inspections frequently.