Project Manager

Design-Build Solutions, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Design-Build Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to assist customers and the sales force with all facets of their projects.

The role requires effective communication and the ability to troubleshoot, coordinate with contractors, engineers and architects, and communicate product details, capabilities and delivery information daily. You will develop job proposals, analyze quotes for feasibility, manage material quantities and project profitability, and keep project files up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction; roofing or cladding preferred.
• A high school diploma is required; a post-secondary degree in engineering, building and construction or architecture is preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and direction for construction projects for the sales force to ensure job quality until final completion.
• Develop and create job proposals for the sales force; produce line-item proposals.
• Analyze contractor quotes to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Evaluate and manage material quantities and ensure profitability for each proposal.
• Maintain project files, track profitability, freight and material amounts; coordinate deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/building/construction or architectural degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting customers and salesmen with all facets of

their projects. The Project Manager must have effective communication skills and be able to

troubleshoot, problem-solve, communicate and coordinate with salesmen, contractors, engineers

and architects on a daily basis. They must be knowledgeable and effectively communicate

product details, capabilities, application techniques, approvals, delivery information and

competitive information.

CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide insight and direction for construction projects for the sales force to ensure job quality until final completion
• Develop and create job proposals for the sales force Responsible for producing line item proposals
• Responsible for producing line-item proposals
• Analyze contractor quotes to ensure accuracy and feasibility
• Evaluate and manage material quantities
• Ensure appropriate sales tax obligations are being met in the final proposal
• Ensure that profitability requirements are met for each proposal
• Ensure that all project needs are met for the sales force, including but not limited to gathering job bids, material quantities, and coordinating deliveries
• Maintain project database which includes tracking profitability, freight amount, material amount along with start and completion dates
• Responsible for preparing subcontractor purchase orders for awarded projects
• Ensures direct and efficient communication with sales representatives and sub-contractors
• Manage and bill subcontractors for repair invoices when necessary
• Manage profitability of individual projects
• Responsible for organizing and updating project files for quoted projects
• Ensure monthly billings are handled appropriately
• Help in collection of monthly billings
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in commercial construction; preferably in roofing and/or cladding, is preferred.

Possession of at least a high school diploma is required and a post-secondary degree in

engineering, building and construction or architectural degree is preferred. Demonstrated aptitude

for problem- solving; ability to determine solutions for customers. Excellent communication and

organizational skills. Display a working knowledge of AutoCad. The ability to learn new

concepts/procedures quickly. Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. use of protective gear). Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Working Knowledge of ERP Systems and their use.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and effective manner with the customers,

account representatives, company representatives, management, staff, and the public in face-to-

face, one-on- one and group settings. Ability to use a telephone for communication. Ability to

maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance at the facility. Ability to establish and

maintain effective working relationships with others. Use office equipment such as a personal

computer, copier and facsimile machines. Ability to communicate in writing in a clear, concise

and effective manner. Sit, stand, or walk for extended time periods. Hearing and vision required to

be within normal ranges. Ability to accurately distinguish color variation. Read at, above, and

below shoulder height. Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Sufficient manual dexterity required

to operate equipment. Tolerate inclement weather, including heat and cold. Normal range of

tolerance to household and other types of typical industrial/ construction chemicals and solvents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Design Build Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated) or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.