Project Manager

Tri-City Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Manager responsible for preparing detailed estimates for construction projects and managing bidding activities.

You will attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings, review specs, gather quotes, coordinate with stakeholders, and support shop drawings and schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

Candidates with construction degree or electrical apprenticeship and experience on mission critical projects are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management or completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship.
• Prior experience with Mission Critical/hyper-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings.
• Review specifications and drawings to define scope and estimates.
• Gather quotes, take-offs, and respond to RFIs/RFQs.
• Coordinate with customers, trades, GCs, and internal staff.
• Prepare CAD drawings and shop drawings as needed.
• Track labor, materials, equipment costs and subcontracts.
• Create and maintain the project schedule.
• Assist in submittal process and closeout documentation.
• Maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Understand contract terms and risk.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Judgment

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Construction or Electrical Engineering degree

Five-year electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Project Manager will be responsible for preparing detailed estimates for Construction projects.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Attend Preconstruction/Kick Off Meetings
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the required contents of projects
• Review proposed specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and the required contents of the estimate
• Gather quotes, printing drawings, counting, take-off estimating, and responding to RFIs and RFQs
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff
• Provide Construction Services with up-to-date CAD drawings
• Assist with the assembly of shop drawings as per project requirements
• Keep an updated status of quoted items, subcontractors, and equipment purchase orders
• Complete paperwork and reports, such as weekly reports.
• Prepare clean, full-size, and half-size prints for other Project Managers, Field Foreman, and Construction Services
• Track department estimates and assist in the submittal process
• Coordinate with other divisions as needed
• Assist in project close out, including submission of warranty information, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Maintain good relationships with customers both internally and externally
• Create and maintain the project schedule.
• Coordinate manpower needs with field supervision.
• Track labor, material, equipment, subcontractor costs.
• Understand contract terms & risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, or completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship program
• Previous experience in Mission Critical/hyper-scale projects preferred

Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy, solid communication skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, positive initiative and judgment, the ability to problem solve and meet deadlines, and the ability to multitask with tact and consideration.

All job offers are contingent upon completing a successful drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.