Client-Focused Construction Project Manager

Hooper Deforest; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper, a long-established electric power and mechanical contractor based in Wisconsin, seeks a capable Project Manager to grow new business and oversee projects from planning to closeout. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and field crews to meet cost, quality, and safety goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction PM, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain project budgets and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4-year BS degree in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects, or supervising field crews.
• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursues and acquires new business through developing and maintaining strong client relationships, presentations to prospective clients, sound understanding of proposed project plans, specifications, and other contractual documents.
• Prepares project estimates, budgets, schedules, and assists in project contract negotiations. Monitors adherence to all above through attendance at job site meetings, progress reports, and safety meetings, working closely with field supervision.
• Works closely with architect and engineers to resolve design related construction issues including timely processing and approvals of project shop drawings.
• Keeps customer fully informed of project progress and any significant issues and their effect on design or costs. Negotiates fee changes. Releases completed project to the full satisfaction of the customer.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs within the department to achieve project objectives.
• Purchases equipment and materials. Monitors and safeguards of equipment, tools, and supplies. Responsible for proper repair of equipment upon completion of job.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing and expenses, collections, etc.).
• Maintains sound union relationships with field employees and local business managers. Participates in labor committees and apprenticeship subcommittees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Budget tracking

Education

BS degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Hooper, a long-established electric power and mechanical contractor based in Wisconsin, seeks a capable Project Manager to grow new business and oversee projects from planning to closeout. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and field crews to meet cost, quality, and safety goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction PM, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain project budgets and client relationships.