Project Manager - Vertical Transportation

LERCH BATES•Annapolis, MD

1d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Lerch Bates is seeking a full-time Project Manager. This role is designed with future growth and development in mind. The Project Manager will act as a technical consultant in training while learning the ins and outs of the Vertical Transportation industry and getting hands-on field experience. Through daily workflow and field experience, you will become an integral part of the problem-solving process for our clients and industry partners. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a lucrative industry from the ground up and kick-start your career path! Lerch Bates is the global multidisciplinary technical consultancy saving time and money for those designing, modernizing, investigating, or managing buildings. From risk to ROI, schedule to sustainability, Lerch Bates’ suite of services helps you plan the future of your building at every phase of the building lifecycle. As your partner in finding the best technical outcomes for your project, we ensure functionality, safety, and value work together. We simplify the path to the best technical expertise for the built environment anywhere in the world. Lerch Bates offers integrated specialties, including vertical transportation, logistics, enclosures & structures, forensics, and multidisciplinary building lifecycle services that optimize performance from design, construction, and management to forensic investigation, repair, and modernization. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Preferred areas of study: Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management
Strong organizational skills
Proven time management ability
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
Self-driven/self-management skills
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills
An ability to learn quickly and understand mechanical concepts
Knowledge/experience in the construction/existing building trade
Experience with Bluebeam Revu
Previous Employment history (Internships or co-ops included)
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Must be a service-minded professional that takes personal accountability and initiative in getting the job done
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to defuse situations and resolve problems
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Intermediate to advance knowledge preferred in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist a team of consulting professionals in completing projects
Communicate with staff and clients, make decisions, and monitor the project’s progress to keep it on schedule.
Manage long- and short-term deadlines, including setting targets for milestones
Provide deliverables to clients and be a point of contact between our consultants, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project analysts
Manage elevator consulting team projects utilizing various tools: Excel, Outlook, Cloud (SharePoint), and Deltek Database
Utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate with different team members from many other departments
Serve as a point of contact for projects and/or consultants
Participate in client progress calls and bid meetings
Ensure projects are reaching expected standards by performing quality control assessments throughout the project duration
Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs change
Complete client-facing travel 10% to 25% of the time.
Learn to make the most effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with projects
Delegate tasks on the project internally and learn to work within the client’s confines of the scope of work
Develop aptitude, drive, timeliness, and quality of work
Accumulate technical knowledge in the industries that we service and provide Technical Writing support.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program!
Generous PTO
Incentive compensation bonus
401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
FSA and HSA
Charitable paid time off
Birthday Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development
An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
Exceptional company culture
Employee resource groups
Team building and networking activities
Lerch Bates is 100% employee-owned! Our employee-owners bring a distinct “we own what we do” brand of technical consulting to every project and partnership. When you work with us, you join a company with an ownership mindset. Expect responsibility, service, and performance in everything we do. So, what does that mean for you? After a certain service time, you are eligible for stock ownership, which essentially works as a wealth accumulation and/or retirement account!