Construction Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Careers; Chesterfield, Atlanta (MO, GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) / Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee engineering projects for clients, with budgeting, scheduling, and QA responsibilities at client sites. The role begins in the St.

Louis area and will transfer to Atlanta as projects progress, requiring strong communication and a hands-on management style. Candidates should have 5–10+ years in project management, a solid grasp of mechanical and electrical concepts, and construction methods.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–10+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of project management, mechanical system concept development, design, layout; budgeting and scheduling; procurement specifications; and drawing/technical specification reviews.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering, design and documentation principles, materials, systems, and construction methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects delivering engineering solutions that meet client expectations, on time and within budget.
• Develop and administer project budgets and cost controls; perform cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
• Represent the firm in dealings with clients, consultants, contractors and other agencies.
• Participate in business development and quality assurance as directed by the Business Unit Manager.
• Provide technical assistance in proposal development, presentations, and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Interpersonal communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Procurement specs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2300 Missouri STL
Chesterfield, MO 63005, USA

Locations

Showing 1 location 2300 Missouri STL
Chesterfield, MO 63005, USA

• Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CONST004009

Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Construction Project Manager position available to initially service clients in sites around the Atlanta areaand other locations as needed . The Construction Project Manager will assist the Business Unit Manager in achieving the overall strategic objectives of the company. The primary areas of responsibility are project management, project delivery, and total quality management at our client sites. The Construction Project Manager is expected to bring to bear all the necessary resources to fulfill the firm’s contractual obligations. The Construction Project Manager also makes a significant technical contribution through his/her own efforts. You will work for the STL office initially but will transfer to the ATL BU once the project completes and the ATL office is set up.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 -10+ years related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability in Project management, mechanical system concept development, design, and layout; project budgeting and scheduling; preparing technical sections for project and procurement specifications; and reviewing drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has a strong understanding of Electrical engineering, design and documentation principles, practices and standards, an understanding of materials and systems, and a thorough knowledge of Engineering detailing and construction methodology. Applies these understandings in the delivery of projects

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing projects that deliver engineering solutions to our clients that consistently exceed the clients' expectations, are on time, and are within budget
• Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
• Represents the firm in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
• Responsible for participating in business development and quality assurance as directed by the Business Unit Manager
• Provides technical assistance in proposal development and presentations for new work; reports and study preparation; and project delivery
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Firm’s Principals and client managers as deemed appropriate

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Project Manager is not required to be a licensed professional engineer.

Key Competencies Planning, Customer Focus, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving.

Skills

• All WM employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
• Ability to analyze comprehensive business processes, perform in-depth work analyses, and develop computer-generated flow charts

Client Interaction All WM employees are expected to interact with clients in a highly professional manner. Project Manager is expected to properly represent WM’s service offerings to clients; and to quantify and describe to clients the business value associated with WM’s service offerings. Project Manager will participate directly with client site management and staff for daily work duties as assigned.

Working Environment and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and industrial manufacturing work environment
• Project Manager may be subject to travel assignments constituting up to 80% of the work schedule. Travel varies as a function of the project
• Work is typically performed Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work required based on project needs.
• Assignments may last multiple months at various U.S.-based project sites. Weekend travel may be available up to two times per month, subject to project schedule requirements and approval. Project housing, airfare, meals, and incidentals are covered by the company in accordance with company policy.
• No or very limited physical effort required
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk

Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Behaviors

Required

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization