Project Manager - U.S. Engineering

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PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager is a vital part of the U.S. Engineering team and is responsible for overseeing the profitability and overall success of assigned project team.  Additionally, the Operations Director holds broader leadership responsibility for the overall success of the company and, as such, is a cultural champion, executes on the strategic plan, develops talent, leads positive change, and continuously contributes quality improvement.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Responsible for project start-up, including detailed estimate review, and facilitation of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts and submittals, and project schedules.
• Monitors control and construction of project through administrative direction of on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel associated with the project, to ensure quality project is built on schedule within budget.
• Establishes project objectives, procedures and performance standards within scope of company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for-profit management of assigned projects.
• Fosters effective relationships with project team, as well as clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Oversees the review and processing of submittals.
• Manages subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews and the issuing of subcontracts.
• Responsible for establishing and monitoring schedule of field and subcontractor progress.
• Issues large purchase orders.
• Reviews, edits, and approves owner and general contractor contracts.
• Assists in the coordination of safety programs, and oversees job site safety reviews.
• Coordinates all job correspondence.
• Identifies opportunities for future projects and networks internally and externally to pursue such opportunities.
• Responsible for project closeouts.
• Manages the professional development and mentoring of the project engineers assigned to the project.
• Gathers, organizes, and documents project historical data and “lessons learned” to aid in the company’s productivity and project quality monitoring.
• Responsible for reinforcing the company’s core values in how the project work is performed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Experience:

• Equivalent combination of mechanical field and leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction industry.
• Prior experience in role assisting with project management or field leadership preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Ability to maximize performance of project team through innovative and effective management techniques.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, such as diplomacy, persuasion, etc. are essential to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Basic level of financial acumen necessary to manage project budget / performance.
• Knowledge of the following computer programs: MS Word, Excel. Experience with project management software a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to successfully drive project through completion.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Job is performed in a combination of settings, including on project site as well as in the office.
• Routine driving to project sites required. May require travel or temporary assignments or relocation to manage projects outside the regional office area.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, etc. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $97,760 to $140,000 per year and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, and retirement.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. 

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified.  U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed.  The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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