Sr. Project Manager - Industrial

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

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About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager manages and administers industrial construction projects under limited supervision, including contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and contract management. The role is responsible for developing relationships with employees and internal and external clients, maintaining the “Client for Life” concept, and pursuing long-term client and revenue opportunities. The position oversees project materials, workforce, processes, budgets, schedules, procurement, cost estimates, subcontractors, and quality controls. It coordinates with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure work meets contract scope, design specifications, applicable codes, schedule, profitability goals, and client expectations. The role also serves as an account manager or single point of contact during project execution and represents Baker Group in project-related business matters.

Requirements

A degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/Industrial Engineering, or ten or more years of directly related experience.
Industrial construction knowledge, including PIOs, process piping, material handling, process equipment, and ASME codes including 1331.3.
Valid driver’s license.
Good vision and hearing.
Strong 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 materials, workforce, and processes for industrial projects.
Purchase materials, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract subcontractors.
Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure they 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 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 designs, drawings, and specifications; initiate revisions when 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 project delivery and minimize disruption to ongoing institutional operations.
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for conformance to 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 on operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and other issues.
Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution.
Estimate industrial work.
Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts.
Use computer estimating programs and accounting software.