Sr. Project Manager - On - Site

Hermanson Company•Independence, MO

21h•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and direction for successful completion of projects of all sizes. The role focuses on project quality and profitability through planning, scheduling, and managing project teams while meeting project schedules and goals in accordance with Hermanson Company policies, ethical standards, and objectives. Senior Project Managers mentor team members in project management, support employee training and development, build client relationships and contact lists, and engage with business development and sales. They also coordinate with other departments and group managers to support strategic company goals and deliver world-class customer service. This is an onsite role supporting field personnel and customers on mechanical construction projects. The Senior Project Manager manages project teams and maintains working relationships with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors. Responsibilities span pre-bid and bidding activities, pre-construction, construction, financial and cost forecasting, procurement, safety, change orders, project documentation, and closeout. The position may require full-time presence at a project site and, depending on project requirements, work before or after scheduled project hours. Work hours and location are flexible according to project requirements as determined by the supervisor.

Requirements

10 or more years of related experience working as a Project Manager; experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Contracting fields may be considered.
Prior HVAC and/or mechanical construction experience is required.
Technical skills with programs such as ACC Build, MS Office, and Bluebeam Revu.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Efficient time-management skills and a sense of urgency.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a superior customer experience.
Ability to build and nurture relationships, understand customer goals and business needs, and make credible recommendations and innovative solutions.
Ability to handle customer or leadership objections and concerns constructively.
Professional appearance, conduct, grooming, and business dress.
Ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground; climb stairs and ladders; work safely at heights; and work effectively outdoors for extended periods.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred; equivalent education and experience, including direct trade experience, will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
Experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Contracting fields.
Developing conceptual, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal estimating skills.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams and promote teamwork and a positive team attitude.
Manage one or multiple projects and project teams, ensuring projects meet quality, profitability, schedule, and project goals.
Maintain trusting working relationships with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Maintain a personal development plan and employee development plans for assigned employees; train and develop Project Managers.
Build a client contact list and develop relationships that support future outreach and business development.
Participate in estimates and estimate reviews, develop estimating skills, and review customer contracts for scope and critical terms.
Direct day-to-day project team activities, including successful project turnover and pre-planning before union labor is used or work begins.
Establish cost codes and budget management plans, and complete monthly ECAC, statistics, and cost forecasting.
Promote Hermanson’s safety culture, review safety incidents and audits, and ensure crane lift plan and Site-Specific Safety Plan requests receive at least two weeks’ notice.
Meet with general contractors at the beginning, midpoint, and end of projects to understand and verify expectations.
Coordinate with design and detailing teams to meet project goals and deadlines.
Ensure permits are applied for and posted at job sites.
Work with foremen to create staff-loaded schedules, manage staffing plans, establish quality-control and prefabrication plans, and review forecasted hours and quantity-based forecasting.
Manage procurement, including submittals, subcontracts, buyout, equipment delivery tracking, procurement logs, and vendor operation and maintenance manuals.
Work with Accounting to verify subcontractor and vendor invoices before approving them for payment.
Calculate and submit change orders within contract notice requirements and update project budgets and change order logs as changes are approved.
Walk each project at least weekly and meet with the foreman and general contractor to review expectations and recent ASIs or RFI responses.
Keep project folders and document control systems current and ensure closeout documents are ready for Project Coordinators to assemble closeout packages.
Help keep projects over-billed and assist with collection of client invoices before they become 60 days past due.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums.
401(k) with discretionary company match.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
Disability income protection.
Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Optional critical illness and accident plans.
Career growth and development opportunities.
In-house training programs.
Certificate and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).