Project Manager

Direct Start; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Start is seeking a Project Manager based in Appleton, Wisconsin, to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and within budget. This role entails managing customer expectations, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety and quality compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction management or relevant experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Acorn/Spoolfab is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or relevant years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software necessary for job completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth operation of assigned customers and resources.
• Coordinate scheduling and order materials to meet project due dates.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and budget specifications.

Skills

Management of customer expectations

Scheduling and coordinating resources

Effective communication

Budget management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Acorn/Spoolfab

Job description

Project Manager Location: Appleton or New London, Wisconsin Division:

Responsibilities

• Smooth and efficient operation of assigned customers, crew and other resources.
• Proactively manage customer due dates and expectations by completing projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and meeting quoted specifications.
• Schedule and coordinate the resources required to meet customer expectations.
• Daily/Weekly/As required operations: scheduling the job by ordering the necessary material, equipment, subcontracting, outsourcing, and trucking to meet customer due date.
• Maintain contact with the customer concerning all aspects of the project, including project updates and customer inspections.
• Schedule the job with the work crew.
• Authorize any schedule changes in the department.
• Project invoicing and accounts receivable follow up as necessary.
• Ensure that the finished project has been checked for the quality specifications of the customer, applicable codes and quality assurance program.
• Arrange for the delivery of the finished project to the customer.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including other managers and employees.
• Manage the profit and loss statement & budget.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting customer required due dates.
• Ensure that the project follows safety and quality requirements set forth.
• Review estimates and contracts: establish priorities and ensure purchase order and estimate match.
• Review estimates and client purchase order(s) to ensure processes are established for executing project effectively and efficiently.
• Thoroughly review drawings and specifications, and obtain any additional information required from the customer.
• Supervise the assigned work crew: ensure that the work crew is following all Enerpipe and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Participate in and support improvement initiatives and strive for standardization throughout the organization to improve efficiencies.

Qualifications / Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field, or relevant years of experience in related field preferred.
• Pipe fabrication experience (preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and Acorn as well as additional software products that are necessary to complete this job successfully.
• Experience with Acorn/Spoolfab (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Requires the use of hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, and closed-toed footwear.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.