Sr. Project Manager

Hermanson Company • Portland, OR

21h • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hermanson Company is a leading Mechanical company in the Puget Sound area, established in 1979. They have evolved from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner-led full-service mechanical construction, design, and maintenance provider with a significant national presence. Hermanson fosters a positive work environment by hiring motivated, professional, and quality-driven individuals who collaborate to achieve great results for customers. The company culture is built on core values including Clients First, Family Matters, Character Matters, Teamwork, Appreciation, and a commitment to Learn, Grow, Innovate.

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) role is pivotal in ensuring the successful completion of projects of all sizes. This role requires mastery of project management tasks, with a strong emphasis on mentoring team members. Sr. PMs are expected to leverage their client contact lists, engage in business development and sales, and maintain a keen focus on project quality and profitability. This involves meticulous planning, scheduling, and team management to meet project goals and deadlines, all while adhering to Hermanson Company's policies and ethical standards. Additionally, Sr. PMs are responsible for employee training and development, as well as their own professional growth. They collaborate with other departments to achieve strategic company objectives, deliver exceptional customer service, and build robust customer relationships.

Requirements

• 10+ years related experience working as a Project Manager. Experience in related fields, particularly in Architecture, Engineering or Contracting fields will be considered.
• Prior HVAC and/or Mechanical construction experience is required.
• Technical skills in programs such as ACC Build, MS Office, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Possess strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Works with a sense of urgency.
• The qualified candidate must have strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines, and have a sincere desire to maintain a superior customer experience.
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company.
• Trust and relationship development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness and sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly build relationships with.
• Engaging with your Teams and exemplifying Hermanson core values, including Family Matters.
• Knows the customer’s business; possesses credibility and confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to the customer’s goals and needs.
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer or Hermanson leadership concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility.
• This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full-time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours. Flexibility regarding hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.
• This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred. We will consider equivalent education and experience, such as a combination of direct trade experience and/or education that would indicate proficiency in performing Sr. PM duties.

Responsibilities

• Promotes teamwork and a positive winning team attitude through leadership.
• Establishes and maintains a trusting, working relationship with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors (GCs), and subcontractors.
• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
• Provides management on one to multiple projects and project teams.
• Maintains personal development plan to review with your manager.
• Has working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
• Has technical knowledge on mechanical & plumbing systems, building codes & standards, and Hermanson Construction standards.
• Develops conceptual, plumbing, piping and sheet metal estimating skills.
• Seeks opportunities to participate in estimates and estimate reviews.
• Reviews contracts with our customers to understand scope and contract terms for notification, billing, and other critical information.
• Develops relationships and skills to sell work to general contractor teams, as opportunities arise from current work.
• Directs day-to-day activities of project team to ensure the following for each project:
• Ensures that a successful project turnover and follow-up pre-planning meeting(s) are completed prior to using any union labor or starting the project.
• Works towards the goal of completing equipment and material submittals, subcontracts, and buyout in the first 10% of the project.
• Establishes cost codes and budget management plan.
• Promotes Hermanson Safety Culture, including review of safety incidents/audits, reviewing, and addressing findings with the team.
• Ensures that all crane lift plan reviews and Site-Specific Safety Plan requests have a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice.
• Meets with GC at the beginning of each project to understand their expectations for the project. Also meets mid project and at the end of the project to ensure that all expectation were met.
• Engages with design and detailing teams associated with the project, including driving the teams towards project goals and deadlines.
• Makes sure that all permits are applied for and posted at job site.
• Works with foremen to create a level staff-loaded project schedule and influence the changes to the GC schedule that may help to level peak staffing requirements.
• Monitors the foreman’s updated monthly staffing plan to work with foremen to maximize productivity.
• Works with foremen to establish QA-QC and pre-fabrication plan for the project.
• Collects operation and maintenance manuals from vendors at the time of issuing the purchase orders.
• Tracks equipment to ensure required delivery date.
• Maintains current procurement log and shares weekly status with the foremen.
• Meets with foremen monthly to review forecasted hours and verifies quantity-based forecasting is being utilized.
• Completes the Hermanson monthly ECAC/stats and cost forecasting.
• Works with Accounting to ensure accuracy and verity of invoices prior to approving Subcontract and Vendor invoices for payment.
• Calculates and submits change orders as required within the contracts notice requirements. Updates project budgets and change order logs as change orders are approved. Sends updated change order logs with each change order.
• Walks each project a minimum of once a week and meet with both foreman and GC to ensure we are meeting all internal and external expectations. Also reviews any ASI’s or RFI responses from the prior week.
• Ensures that all job folders are updated with the most current information.
• Ensures that all close out documents are accurate and in folder for Project Coordinators to assemble close out packages.
• Maintains employee development plans for all assigned employees.
• Building a client contact list for future outreach.
• Establishes and ensures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis.
• Reports accurately and understands ECAC/Stats.
• Works actively to improve project profitability and quality through planning, scheduling, and managing the project team while ensuring that the schedule and project goals for the job are met.
• Keeps all projects over-billed.
• Assists in the collection of client invoices before they become 60 days past due.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree