Project Manager I

Harris Brand•Salt Lake City, UT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of your role as a Project Manager I is to provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained. This job requires a willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States. Travel in the context of relocation based on project needs may be required every 24 to 36 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
No years of additional experience required.
Knowledge/experience of the building & construction industry.
Understanding of mechanical systems.
Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
Knowledge of business administration and management principles.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.

Responsibilities

Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety: Perform site walkthroughs and inspections, Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
Document Control and Review: Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors). Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team. Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses. Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes. Administer project specific quality control program and compile documentation. Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings. Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists. Review and understand project documents. Communicate and clarify questions/issues with project team.
Manage Scope of Work: Identify, price and negotiate change orders.
Schedule Management and Field Resources: Provide duration/task information to general contractor in development of overall project schedule. Provide basic schedule to general contractor and subcontractors. Review overall project schedule and provide feedback to general contractor as needed. Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive overall schedule. Modify work plans and communicate as needed. Review, communicate and manage labor requirements with Manpower coordinator. Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings.
Procurement Management & Coordination: Maintain equipment procurement logs. Manage and track tool and equipment rentals. Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.
Cost Estimation: Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects. Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software. Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required. Assist/prepare scope/proposal letters.
Financial Management: Manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities. Track, update and report job financial status, potential risks using accounting software. Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current. Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow. Track, monitor and communicate project collection issues including lien rights management, customer calls, etc. Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews. Actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates.
Relationships and Sales: Develop, Build & Maintain relationships with key clients (Owners and General Contractors). Support Sales Process: As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future. Attend customer outings and events. Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders. Support and drive division sales goals. Manage key accounts accordingly.
Other Tasks and Duties: Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.