Sr. Project Manager - Industrial

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

Create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external clients. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/ Industrial Engineering OR
Ten+ years of directly related experience to the duties and responsibilities specified
Industrial construction knowledge required including: PIOs, process piping, material handling, process equipment, ASME codes including 1331.3
Valid driver’s license
Good vision and hearing
Solid organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Knowledge of contract language
Crisis management skills as well as personal management skills
Basic accounting knowledge
Computer skills
Ability to multi-task and be flexible

Responsibilities

Manage material, workforce, and processes of Industrial projects
Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors
Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within scope of contract, and in alignment with client expectations
Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long-term client relationships and revenue opportunities
Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate production of basic design plans and construction documents
Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
Oversee aspects of day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms
Review and interpret proposed designs, drawings, and specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
Ensure project operations are in compliance with design specifications
Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring client requirements are met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement
Authorize contract, purchase order, and change order issuances, approve contractor invoices for payment
Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
Research and prepare operations, equipment, policy, procedure, and/or other issue reports
Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution
Estimate industrial work
Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts
Utilize computer estimating programs and accounting software programs