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Project Manager

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking applications for a Project Manager to join our Industrial team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Oversight: Ensure work in progress aligns with contract terms and obligations.
• Risk Mitigation: Assume overall responsibility for managing and mitigating risks on assigned projects.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with the project team to set and achieve project goals, foster high morale, and implement quality initiatives.
• Scheduling: Work with the project team to develop and manage the project schedule, address long lead items, and revise the project plan as necessary.
• Contract Validation: Confirm that contracts, insurances, bonds, and change orders are in place before executing the scope of work.
• Safety Management: Develop the project safety plan and ensure site compliance.
• Documentation: Oversee construction documents, drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Logistics Tracking: Ensure the project team monitors material and equipment delivery statuses, notifies of any schedule or cost impacts, and tracks change requests.
• Preconstruction Assistance: Aid in preconstruction efforts, manage the buyout process, and ensure a smooth transition to operations.
• Scope Management: Create, negotiate, and manage scopes of work for subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Reporting: Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Change Order Management: Handle subcontractor change requests, solicit pricing, and execute change orders within delegated authority.
• Business Development: Engage in marketing and business development initiatives, including leading project proposals and presentations.
• Relationship Building: Maintain strong working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process and initiate third-party relationships when opportunities arise.
• Project Closeout: Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings, and the warranty process.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolve disputes among subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners within delegated authority.
• Communication: Review project plans with the team and coordinate scopes of work.
• Additional Duties: Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Professional Experience: At least seven (7) years of project management experience in the construction industry is essential. Familiarity with LEAN principles is highly desirable. OSHA 30 certification is , with a willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) is required. Experience with project management software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, and Asta is advantageous.
• Core Competencies: Strong initiative, independent judgment, and excellent project management skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have exceptional negotiation, leadership, business acumen, client relations, and decision-making abilities.
• Learning Agility: Ability and willingness to learn new software and systems as required by the company.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA options
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

If youre ready to join a dynamic and rewarding work environment, apply today to become a part of Brave New World.