Project Manager - Sheet Metal

Baker Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, manage and administer the construction and delivery of new projects and/or alterations/modifications to existing facilities, to include contract preparation, on-site, office and shop coordination, quality control, and all aspects of project management. Performs related work as required. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers.

Requirements

College degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR
10 years minimum work experience in the related industry
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities
Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications, submittals, and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations
Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement, as appropriate
Authorize issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders and approve contractor invoices for payment
Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
Inspect, approve and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
Represent Baker Group in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Accurate daily time and equipment reporting