Junior Project Manager

UMC, Inc; Idaho; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stability and Growth Opport.

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K w/ 6% Company Match

Profit Sharing

Excellent Company Culture

Job summary

UMC, Inc. is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support construction projects in Idaho with a focus on plumbing and HVAC disciplines.

The role involves administration of RFIs, ASIs, submittals, quote changes, and closeout documentation, plus assisting with cost estimates and planning. You will help monitor budgets, lead QA/QC processes, coordinate with Field Managers and Superintendents, and help drive project objectives to completion.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
• Must have 1–3 years recent experience as a Project Management Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer in construction (plumbing/HVAC preferred).
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam/Procore a plus.
• Must be 21+, valid driver's license, clean MVR, pass a drug test, and authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Administration including RFIs, ASIs, submittals, RFQ changes, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Data entry of project take-offs and QA/QC sheet creation for each project.
• Create and manage MR’s; prepare and issue RFIs for constraints or questions.
• Compile and distribute project close-out documents.
• Monitor major equipment purchases and material lead times to keep budgets on track.
• Facilitate QA/QC and keep field managers and superintendents engaged.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimates, and critical objectives.
• Ensure compliance with client governance and company procedures.
• Manage contract administration and small project oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Project Managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Physical capacity (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Engineering degree

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

UMC has been at the forefront of the Plumbing and HVAC sectors in new construction for more than 50 years. Our goal is to provide outstanding service while mentoring the next generation of professionals in the field. We deliver top quality services to the communities we contribute to building. Our commitment to sharing knowledge about the trade, combined with our dedicated team, enables us to maintain our industry leadership and experience continuous growth. If you are enthusiastic about providing quality service and are keen to learn and advance in the trade, we present a variety of opportunities for development and leadership.

• Excellent Stability and Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance for you and your family
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ 6% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent Company Culture

This is a salary position. Pay dependent on education, experience, and performance.

Junior Project Manager Responsibilities and Duties (Essential Job Functions):

• Administration including Request for Information (RFI's), Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI), submittals, Request for Quote (RFQ) change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Data entry of project take-offs.
• Creation and addition of QA/QC sheets for each new project.
• Creation of MR’s as necessary.
• Creating RFI’s pertaining to basic constraints, questions and or concerns.
• Compile and distribute project close out documents
• Monitor the purchase of all major equipment with lead times and oversee purchase of materials to ensure budgets are on track
• Facilitate QA/QC process and ensure that Field Managers, General Superintendents and other project team members are engaged in the process and generating necessary documentation
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, developing cost estimates, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Ensure projects are executed per client's governance, company standard operating procedures, and project management standards, codes, and procedures.
• Manage contract administration including Request for Information (RFI's), Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI), submittals, Request for Quote (RFQ) change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Manage small projects with oversight of Project Managers.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may be assigned by Project Managers

Junior Project Manager Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma, or GED.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred. PMP certification is a plus.
• Must have 1-3 years of recent experience as a Project Management Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer in construction, preferably in the fields of Plumbing or HVAC.
• Must support UMC's Vision, Mission, and Core Value statements, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of personnel and business information.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, initiative, and communications skills.
• Possess effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, plans, and applicable building codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and possess the aptitude to learn and use additional computer software as needed, i.e., Bluebeam, Procore, etc.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; climb or balance; stand; walk; lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, clean MVR, pass a physical and drug test, be authorized to work in US and be able to drive in adverse road conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Work Environment/AAP/EEO Statements

While performing this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction jobsites occurs. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The performance of work happens in outside weather conditions. Mitigate these hazards or stop work until conditions improve when applicable. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Colorado Compliance:

UMC, Inc. will not retaliate against any employee making a complaint or inquiring about the Company's practices regarding Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. If you are subjected to any conduct that you believe violates this policy, you must promptly speak to, write, or otherwise contact your direct supervisor or, if the conduct involves your direct supervisor, the project manager, or human resources.