Manager of Projects

Day & Zimmermann; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

100% paid maternity leave

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Manager of Projects for remote work with travel to project sites and client meetings across the United States. You will oversee project management strategies, budgets, schedules, and pre-construction activities, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The role requires 12+ years in project management within EPC, a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience in EPC-focused environments.
• Strong leadership with experience managing large, complex projects.
• Understanding of EPC operations, market dynamics, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of project management strategies across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with functional leads to align projects with business objectives and strategy.
• Develop and integrate project budgets and schedules; oversee pre-construction and turnover to field execution.
• Lead pre-bid walks, proposal development, and subcontract estimates; report project status to senior leadership.
• Improve project management standards; oversee risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor PM team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose - We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers' power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction/

Day & Zimmermann is currently seeking a Manager of Projects to support our industrial projects

This is a remote opportunity requiring travel for project site visits, client meetings, project reviews, and occasional visits to D&Z offices.

As the Manager of Projects here's the work you'll do:

• Oversee the planning and execution of project management strategies across various projects while collaborating with project management functional leadership
• Collaborate with functional leads and operational delivery leaders to ensure project alignment with business objectives and market vision and strategy
• Manage the development and integration of project budgets and schedules. Oversee and administer pre-construction planning and project set-up in accordance with standards and procedures. Ensure efficient and effective turnover from pre-construction to field execution
• Conduct pre-bid walk downs, collaborate on proposal development and complete subcontract estimates. Conduct regular project reviews and reports on project status to senior leadership
• Enhance project management standards and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness, while collaborating with project management functional leadership. Oversee risk management activities to mitigate project risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations
• Mentor and develop project management team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance project outcomes. Anticipate potential challenges and devise strategies to address them

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Demonstrated background in Projects and/or Construction management experience. Strong knowledge and experience in project management and project controls, preferably at an enterprise or multi-site level. Comfortable and can effectively bid and manage contracts on T&M, lump sum, and/or firm fixed price basis
• Action oriented; can be counted on to consistently exceed goals; bottom-line oriented; clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; pushes others for results and holds them accountable. Sets business/account strategy and works through others to achieve results. Maintains big-picture view of key projects and initiatives without getting lost in the details
• Understands how the business works including drivers of cost and revenue. Understands and works with key financial measurements to analyze the business Develops actions to correct financial performance and/or develop new business. Understands the market and how business strategies influence its perception
• Cultivates strong relationships with people, internal and external, to create value, influence and increase revenue and market share
• Clearly and consistently gets information across in a timely and effective manner both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates the ability to influence people to achieve desired outcomes

And if you have these qualifications:

• 12+ years of Project management experience in the EPC industry. Proven leadership skills. and experience managing large, complex projects. Strong experience managing large, complex projects. Strong understanding of EPC operations and market dynamics
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field experience

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $124,000 - $186,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.