Project Manager - Mechanical MEP

Batchelor & Kimball•Covington, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Batchelor & Kimball is hiring a Project Manager for mechanical MEP construction projects. The role manages projects from pre-construction and planning through construction completion, including schedules, budgets, subcontractors, project finances, procurement, design coordination, project documentation, change orders, and safety. The Project Manager is accountable for project profitability and cost projections, coordinates resources with field and support teams, and maintains client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work. The role requires independent work with minimal oversight and includes direct responsibility for subcontractors and project engineers and/or assistant project managers, as well as indirect responsibility for field personnel and internal support services. The position works in a typical office environment and includes miscellaneous field travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 10 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of construction-field experience leading projects up to $15 million in scope.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Dependability and availability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment.
Ability to organize and curate documents related to work orders and personnel.
Aptitude for learning new systems.
Excellent ability with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
Mechanical knowledge and project management capability.
In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in mechanical construction projects.
Experience with AutoBid, P6 Scheduler, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Manage pre-construction, preplanning, and construction project scheduling.
Review and approve project budgets for labor, materials, and subcontractors, and allocate resources throughout the project.
Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors.
Manage project finances, including profitability and cash flow, and monitor cost to complete against the initial bid proposal.
Participate in resolving design conflicts across trades in collaboration with engineers, architects, and others.
Lead strategic planning and manage project submittals, requests for information, and change orders.
Prepare monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
Research and recommend construction methods, means, and timelines.
Identify and implement change orders as needed.
Approve supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and report issues.
Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and procurement of equipment and materials.
Maintain and develop client relationships and pursue upcoming work.
Identify and manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources required for projects.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Train estimating staff on technical aspects of project management.
Coordinate daily with the Superintendent to apply company resource and production capabilities to construction work.
Solicit vendors and suppliers professionally during procurement.
Prepare SWOT analyses for projects and future projects.
Direct subcontractors and project engineers and/or assistant project managers, and indirectly oversee field personnel and internal support services.