PROJECT MANAGER (Commercial MEP)

Position Summary

Hopkins | Lacy, the mechanical electrical plumbing division of Branchis, is searching for an experienced detail-oriented and organized Project Manager to join our well-established and growing company. The Project Manager advises on all operational and management activities on projects they are responsible for. This position works closely with the project leadership and staff to ensure overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of assigned projects.

Oversees or participates in the allocation of resources to ensure a safe, timely, and quality project while meeting all project goals. The Project Manager is the primary contact with owners, representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and other company departments and personnel, and pursues exemplary business relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing training and mentoring the project staff
• Assist and advise on business functions including workforce management, contracting strategies, and financial management
• May support preconstruction activities
• Assist in developing new business opportunities relative to a client or group of clients and fosters positive owner relationships
• Authority on contract between the owner, general contractor, and Hopkins | Lacy to ensure effective project administration
• Responsible for all aspects of the projects contract management, planning, scheduling, budget, quality, safety, and employee development
• Responsible for profit margins and fully manages all financial aspects of assigned construction projects
• Collaboratively aid in the timely drafting and execution of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Review and approve monthly subcontractor pay requisitions
• Responsible for schedule development and updates in conjunction with the project staff
• Responsible for preparation of monthly project financial projections and reports
• Prepare and review payment requisitions, communicate changes, and report projects financial status monthly
• Develop an effective plan and schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent for constructing the project and help determine the means and methods necessary to meet project goals
• Adhere to the terms of the contract, assures quality, minimizes costs, and promotes safety

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• 5 or more years of industry experience
• Project Management experience; Project Engineer experience does not count in projects over 2M
• Experience using P6 scheduling software, MS Office, and/or Project Management software
• Must have PM experience running multiple projects at one time
• Has managed multiple site projects
• Proven experience managing project teams to successful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field
• Significant experience as a tradesperson

Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Judgment
• Project Management
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as the job site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers/scanners. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will also work on the construction job site. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration.

AAP EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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