Project Manager

bkimechanical; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball is seeking a Project Manager based in Charleston, SC, to lead mechanical construction initiatives for client projects in the region. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and fabrication coordination with engineers and subcontractors.

A bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of experience is expected, with attention to safety and compliance. The candidate will manage pre-construction activities, cost control, subcontractor negotiations, and timely project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of related experience is required.
• 5 years of experience leading construction projects up to $15M in scope.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pre-construction, preplanning, and scheduling processes.
• Review and approve project budgets (labor, material, subcontractors).
• Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors.
• Oversee project finances including profitability and cash flow.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards and lead problem solving with engineers and architects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Tools

AutoBid

P6 Scheduler

Bluebeam

Microsoft Projects

Excel

Word

Job description

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you! If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.

A candidate with strong experience in Mechanical Construction projects will strongly be considered and interviewed. This is a Project Management position based in Charlston, SC to dedicate their efforts in helping us with our clients in that geographic area. All candidates must meet the following expectations and be able to work independently with minimal oversight.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Construction expects the following abilities from the Construction Project Manager:
• Manage the Pre-construction, preplanning, and construction project scheduling process.
• Review and approve project budgets (labor, material, and subcontractors) to determine allocation of resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors to reach agreements beneficial to the project.
• Manage project finances including profitability and cash flow.
• Accountable for the overall profitability of the job and focused on the cost to complete as it relates to the initial job bid proposal.
• Actively be involved in design conflict and resolution for all trades which includes collaborating with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Lead strategic planning and project submittal, request for information and change order process
• Implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and timelines
• Responsible for recognizing and implementing change orders, as necessary.
• Responsible for approval of the payment supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Strong leadership skills.
• Scheduling, logistics and procurement of equipment and materials
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Identify and engage in pursuing upcoming work.
• Project, identify and manage CAD, fabrication and field labor resources required
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

Supervisory / Budgetary / External Communication Responsibility

• Direct responsibility for Subcontractors
• Indirect responsibility for B & K and subcontractor field personnel and internal support services.
• Direct responsibility for PE’s and/or APMs

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Consistent dependability and availability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment
• Ability to organize and curate documents related to work orders and personnel
• Aptitude to learn new systems.
• Excellent ability in Microsoft Projects, Office, Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with AutoBid, P6 Scheduler and Bluebeam are preferred
• Mechanical Knowledge.
• Project Management.
• Train estimating staff on technical aspects of Project Management
• Understand company resource production capabilities and implement in the construction process, i.e., daily coordinating with Superintendent.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process.
• Ability to prepare a SWOT Analysis for projects and future projects.

Prior work experience and educational requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 10 + years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in the construction field leading project that are up to $15 M in scope.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous filed travel.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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