Project Manager (Mechanical)

Lemartec•Fort Worth, TX

4d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing, leading, coordinating, and administering the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out. Responsible for assisting Business Development in expanding current work scope, developing proposal technical and pricing strategies, and preparing proposal execution strategies/plans. Also supports communications and presentations to customers. Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure project objectives and schedules are met, and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership in developing and maintaining a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for Project execution, ensuring that Project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety, and to Customer and Lemartec performance expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction. An additional 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5 Years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial and/or industrial projects.
A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the electrical scope of work for new-build ground-up construction projects is required.
Prior experience with data center projects is required.
Knowledge of Lemartec organization, policies, procedures, and programs, including QA/QC and Safety.
Knowledge of industry technology and EPC work processes, including knowledge of business practices of the region where the project is located. Experience with lump sum, GMP, and reimbursable projects.
Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team in a matrix organization.
Knowledge of front-end activities, including Best Practices/Lessons Learned, Constructability, Risk Analysis/Contingency Evaluation, and Estimate/Proposal Review Process.
Knowledge and understanding of Lemartec standard tools, techniques, and procedures, including:
Project Controls (i.e. Procore)
Financial management (i.e. PSR, Sage)
Automation, including standard office tools
Records management
Root Cause Analysis
Knowledge and experience in baseline development and implementation, including:
Scope Definition
Roles and Responsibilities
Estimates and resource-loaded schedules
Progress and performance curves and metrics
Reports and action items tracking
Business and Commercial awareness, including:
Cash flow management
Conserving the use of Lemartec capital
Knowledge and experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge and experience in prime contract and subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation, including:
Change control and documentation management
Cost trend program and its linkage to change control
The hierarchy of requirements documents in case of conflict (RFP, Proposal, Contract, etc.)
Knowledge of project insurance and bonding issues/options.
Oral, written, and graphic communication and presentation skills.
Ability to conduct effective meetings.
In-depth knowledge of all design disciplines, specifications, and drawings.
Proficiency in planning and scheduling utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft
Advanced skills associated with Microsoft Office suite of software - Excel/Word/Outlook.
Working knowledge of standard construction accounting software – Sage.
Working knowledge of standard Project Management software – Procore.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
Ability to travel within the U.S
Bilingual: English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Assists BD in developing preliminary project execution plans, estimating plans, proposal plans, proposals, and contract reviews, draft prime contract and proposal documents. Develops prime contract strategy and plan. Participates in prime contract negotiations, including the negotiations of client/customer deliverables and the schedule for such deliverables.
Ensures proper and clear Division of Responsibility (DOR) and integrated work processes.
Establishes an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including off-project functional and specialist support. Defines and communicates roles, responsibilities, and authorities to project team members and the Customer to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. The project's organizational structure should address home-office support staff as appropriate.
Ensures scope, design basis, and objectives are defined; best practices/lessons learned are reviewed; and detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and procedures are established, including the Project Execution Plan and Contract Management Plan. Promotes the use of constructability reviews during project execution.
Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract, that a trend program is in place, and that change orders and claims are processed in a timely Implements and maintains a change management control system.
Ensures that all Customer communications on the prime contract are documented.
Facilitates with the project team the development, communication, implementation, update, and continual use of the Project Execution Reviews and approves Project Control systems which measure progress / performance, provide early warning of deviations from Plan, and identify corrective actions to be taken.
Identifies quality requirements and ensures the proper processes are identified and implemented to achieve contractual quality Assesses customer perception of quality on a regular periodic basis.
Oversees the Environmental, Health & Safety program for both the office and field work environments, including contractor and subcontractor. Ensures design is in accordance with EH&S laws and regulations applicable to the project.
Oversees the Document Control and Records Management Coordinates the documentation and software turnover package to the client at the end of the project. Ensures that customer standards for documentation and electronic files are maintained as appropriate.
Reviews and approves bid tabulations for commitments on all major purchase orders, contracts, and sub-contracts, and approves critical changes to these documents in accordance with the delegated commitment authority.
Directs the preparation and presents the Project Status Report (PFSR) to Lemartec.
Monitors cash flow to minimize the use of Lemartec capital resources on the Informs the Customer of the current and anticipated cash requirements. Establishes and controls the budget for non-reimbursable project costs.
Assists in the training of new project managers and other project personnel in key positions through both formal training courses and on-the-job.
Establishes a plan to provide training opportunities for project personnel.
Promotes the management concept of Continuous Improvement (Cl) among all members of the project.
Leads the CI process for the Customer and Lemartec.
Promotes, monitors, and mentors the concept of total installed cost (TIC).
Initiates, promotes, and continually practices team building.
Conducts periodic project and Customer meetings consistent with the project communications plan to promote and facilitate communication, review progress/performance, and discuss issues.
Develops a communication plan to ensure effective communications between the project team, the Customer, and off-project operations, Functional Management, and Lemartec Senior Management.
Documents all turnover activities, obtains the Customer's final acceptance of the project, and submits the Final Project Report to Lemartec management and the Customer.
Supervision Received - Reports to the Project Director for all project-related needs.
Contacts - Acts as the principal contact for the project scope of work with Customers and Lemartec management throughout the duration of the project.
Maintains contact with management personnel from suppliers, subcontractors, and governmental agencies as appropriate.

Benefits

Compensation $110,000-$150,000+ / year, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan