MEP Construction Project Leader 1 - Marathon TS

The Project Leader I is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project.

Responsible for:

• Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecasting cash flow and Client needs for projects.
• Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
• Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and Client to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
• Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
• Overall financial management of the project (s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
• Expediting all change orders.
• Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and Client forecasts.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
• Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
• Developing a detailed equipment plan.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

Requirements:

• Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
• Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
• 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects.
• Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.