Project Manager - Service Mechanical

Baker Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Project Manager - Service Mechanical creates and develops relationships with employees and internal and external clients in support of Baker Group’s mission. Under limited supervision, the role manages and administers construction and delivery of new mechanical projects, including contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and contract management. The Project Manager maintains and grows the “Client for Life” concept with existing and new clients and performs related work as required. The role manages project resources and processes, oversees project planning and execution, and ensures work is profitable, accurate, on time, within contract scope, and aligned with client expectations. It also supports estimating, budgeting, procurement, quality control, consultant and contractor coordination, and client account management.

Requirements

A degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or five or more years of directly related experience in the specified duties and responsibilities.
Construction knowledge.
Valid driver’s license.
Good vision and hearing.
Organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of contract language.
Crisis-management and personal-management skills.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Computer skills.
Ability to multitask and be flexible.

Responsibilities

Manage material, manpower, and processes for mechanical projects.
Purchase materials, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract subcontractors.
Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure projects are profitable, accurate, on time, within contract scope, and aligned with client expectations.
Develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities for long-term client relationships and revenue.
Participate in planning and developing design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate basic design plans and construction documents.
Develop and administer project budgets, fiscal controls, contracts, and quality-control provisions; perform cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
Oversee day-to-day construction project management and monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms.
Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications; initiate revisions where appropriate and advise consultants and clients on achieving required results.
Ensure project operations comply with design specifications.
Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensure client requirements are met, prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement.
Authorize contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment.
Direct work sequencing to expedite delivery and minimize disruption to ongoing institutional operations.
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance with building and life-safety codes and architectural and engineering specifications.
Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and public or private agencies and organizations.
Research and prepare reports concerning operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and other issues.
Act as account manager or single point of contact for clients during project execution.
Estimate mechanical pipe work.
Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts.
Use computer estimating programs and accounting software.