Project Manager

Panasonic•Grand Rapids, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works directly with the Installation Manager to ensure timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction. Responsible for the project management of all commercial on-site refrigeration projects for new stores and store remodels. Performs building surveys of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment/controls and operational costs and validates preliminary information with customers. Establishes and maintains relationships with sub-contractors and prepares request for quotation’s (RFQ) including scope statements, plans, specs, and bonding requirements. Performs construction plan review or other requirements as determined by project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s facility requirements. Provides knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility-related solutions for the customer’s problems. Determines project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the entire customer’s building system design and installation requirements. Prepares, finalizes, reviews preliminary and/or final proposal. Handles all aspects related to on-site field personnel management to ensure safety, quality, within budget, and timely production. Responsible for creating detailed cost estimates consisting of controls, service agreements, materials, mechanical, electrical, and other sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project. Utilizes plans, specifications, and knowledge of controls/construction industry to analyze project needs and compiles detailed cost estimates. Responsible for the take-off and pricing of controls materials, services and/or equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules/project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex applications. Identify possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects. Clarifies, reconciles, and adjusts information gaps and scope deviations with operations group. Resolves major deviations from scope with team after project scope validation. Maintains quote log consisting of closed, open, and lost orders. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of relevant project management experience, OR High School Diploma with 12+ years of relevant project management experience and/or training
Strong leadership and business acumen, and ability to manage small and large crews of construction professionals.
Strong working knowledge of applicable construction/safety federal, state, and county codes and regulations.
Ability to maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required.
Strong organizational, time management skills.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours, as required.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
Project management of all commercial on-site refrigeration projects for new stores and store remodels.
Perform building surveys of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment/controls and operational costs and validate preliminary information with customers.
Establish and maintain relationships with sub-contractors and prepare request for quotation’s (RFQ) including scope statements, plans, specs, and bonding requirements.
Perform construction plan review or other requirements as determined by project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s facility requirements.
Provide knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility-related solutions for the customer’s problems.
Determine project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the entire customer’s building system design and installation requirements.
Prepare, finalize, review preliminary and/or final proposal.
Handle all aspects related to on-site field personnel management to ensure safety, quality, within budget, and timely production.
Create detailed cost estimates consisting of controls, service agreements, materials, mechanical, electrical, and other sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.
Utilize plans, specifications, and knowledge of controls/construction industry to analyze project needs and compile detailed cost estimates.
Perform the take-off and pricing of controls materials, services and/or equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
Plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules/project parameters and set procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex applications.
Identify possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
Clarify, reconcile, and adjust information gaps and scope deviations with operations group.
Resolve major deviations from scope with team after project scope validation.
Maintain quote log consisting of closed, open, and lost orders.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.