Construction Project Manager

Grote Enterprises/CINFAB/TJ Dyer/Commercial HVAC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical and plumbing projects in Lexington. This role involves overseeing project setup, budget management, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster relationships with clients and subcontractors. Join a team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Optional Dental and Vision

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction and trades required.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Nurture customer relationships and ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Industry Knowledge

Budgeting

Subcontractor Management

Safety Audits

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management or Engineering

OSHA 30 training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Autodesk Build

Job description

The Thomas J. Dyer Company is looking for a Project Manager in Lexington, KY. We are a full-service mechanical and plumbing company that has performed high-quality installation, process & industrial piping and fabrication for a variety of facilities throughout the U.S. since 1908. Our highly skilled team is committed to providing our customers the premier level of service, expertise and professionalism in the markets we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including health care, life insurance, long term disability, 401k plan and optional dental, vision and short-term disability. Income will be commensurate with qualifications and level of experience. Opportunities for growth and career advancement are available within our team.

Essential Functions

include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead by Example:

Project Set up and Management Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that you have received an adequate turnover of information from Estimating.
2. Develop budget for management review and approval.
3. Develop field and shop labor control documents for management review and approval.
4. Negotiate best responsible buyout of equipment and materials, gain required approval through established submittal process, provide submittal information to all departments supporting the project.
5. Set up a project handoff meeting, this should be a detailed how we will execute the project. During this meeting provide the foreman with a complete set of contract drawings, specifications, budgets, filed control documents, procurement log and detailed schedule. Include a manpower plan based on estimate.
6. Manpower planning - Coordinate with field superintendent of manpower needs. Manage and update the manpower planning document weekly.
7. Attend all project planning and scheduling meetings.
8. Manage the procurement process on projects assigned, the material and equipment need to be scheduled, tracked, and delivered on time for the field to install.

Build Lifelong Partnerships:

Nurture and enhance relationships with customers who you are currently working with and have worked with in the past.

Subcontractor management:

1. Select qualified subcontractors to perform specific scopes of work.
2. Ensure all subs have an updated Master trade agreement and Subcontract specific with scope of work they are to perform.

Act with Integrity:

1. Receive, review, and understand our contractual responsibilities and the responsibilities of others. Work with customer to be very clear when items are outside of our scope and will cause company to absorb cost. Know when to fight the good fight on changes and added scope.
2. Review weekly the field and shop labor control documents and update the weekly productivity forms. Report during weekly internal Project Meeting - TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO REVERSE NEGATIVE TRENDS.
3. Perform safety audits every month for each project your assigned and send to safety director.
4. Review daily reports that foreman are uploading in Autodesk Build, perform daily safety reports when on jobsite.

Put People First:

1. Ensure Company and project safety requirements are understood and followed by all.
2. Provide leadership, mentorship and oversight to all employees.

Challenge the Ordinary:

Support/ Develop Company's Continuous Improvement Philosophy and process:

1. Provide input to continuously improvement and enhance of all company functions including labor planning, tracking and productivity analysis.
2. Provide input on assigned Field Foreman and Field crews for recognition, promotion, development, and discipline.
3. Participate fully in Company training sessions.
4. Ensure Company and project policies are followed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

1. 10 years of experience in the construction industry and trades.
2. 4-year degree in Construction Management or Engineering highly preferred.
3. OSHA 30 training required.
4. Mechanical Construction project experience and in-depth working knowledge of mechanical, sheet metal MEP and/or associated building methods.
5. Working knowledge of basic principles of business regarding project oversight and budgeting.
6. Proficient in MS Office Suite.
7. Able to decipher and understand technical drawings and blueprints, manuals and produce specification sheets, and engineering and architectural drawings and schematics.
8. Advanced verbal and writing skills.
9. Generating Submittals, Writing RFI’s, Processing PO’s and construction financials.
10. Review, submit and manage Change Orders documents.
11. Subcontractor Management.

Physical Demands:

1. The ability to walk on uneven ground.
2. Able to use ladders and navigate scaffoldings.
3. Tolerate loud environments and constructions activities.

Work Environment:

1. Office site may include a temporary trailer.
2. Visiting constructions sites on a routine schedule.

Employment is based on successfully passing a background and drug test.

The Thomas J. Dyer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state or federal law.