Project Manager

U.S. Engineering•Kansas City, MO

4d•$95,600 - $135,035

About The Position

The Project Manager - Construction oversees the profitability and success of assigned mechanical construction projects, from estimate preparation and review through construction and on-time, on-budget completion. The role manages project start-up, procurement, schedules, construction activities, project finances, safety coordination, and closeout, working with field and office personnel, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. The Project Manager should be able to manage at least $10 million in annual project revenue and manages a project team whose membership may vary by project.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
Ability to manage at least $10 million in project revenues annually.
Ability to maximize project team performance through effective and innovative management techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Basic financial acumen for managing project budgets and performance.
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to drive projects through completion.
Ability to manage a project team, with team membership varying by project.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Equivalent combination of mechanical field and leadership experience may be considered in place of the preferred degree.
Prior experience in a role assisting with project management or field leadership.
Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

Manage project start-up, including detailed estimate review and coordination of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts, submittals, and project schedules.
Monitor project controls and construction through the on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel to ensure quality work is completed on schedule and within budget.
Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within company policies and standard operating procedures.
Manage the profitability of assigned projects.
Build and foster effective relationships with the project team, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Oversee the review and processing of submittals.
Manage subcontractor proposal requests and scope reviews, and issue subcontracts.
Establish and monitor schedules for field and subcontractor progress.
Issue large purchase orders.
Review, edit, and approve owner and general contractor contracts.
Assist with coordinating safety programs and oversee job-site safety reviews.
Coordinate job correspondence.
Identify opportunities for future projects and network internally and externally to pursue them.
Manage project closeouts.
Manage the professional development and mentoring of project engineers assigned to the project.
Gather, organize, and document project historical data and lessons learned to support company productivity and project quality monitoring.
Reinforce company core values in project work.
Manage work breakdown structure (WBS) and work packs, including facilitating VC/MX.
Build, maintain, and track project schedules, including CPM schedules.
Host weekly internal coordination meetings.
Create and track the closeout process, including equipment start-ups, QA/QC, commissioning, and warranty.