Project Manager

B&I Contractors Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

Wellness program

ESOP

401(k) plan

Company match

Job summary

B&I Contractors, Inc. in Florida is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead mechanical and plumbing construction projects from bid to client acceptance. This role integrates technical management with client and subcontractor coordination to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will manage costs, review submittals, and drive collaboration across internal teams while mentoring engineers to grow into PM roles within a growing, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent.
• Eight or more years of construction management, estimating, or trade supervision experience.
• Healthcare or large hospital project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical and administrative management of construction projects from bid acceptance through final acceptance by client for Mechanical and Plumbing scopes.
• Lead project effort to ensure work conforms to design, budget and schedule while upholding company core values.
• Interface with client representatives, internal departments, subcontractors, vendors and trades.
• Coordinate submittals, manuals, shop drawings and as-built documents with project documents and schedule.
• Establish cost breakdowns, review billings, and monitor cash flow and change orders.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits to verify productivity, material usage and contractual performance.
• Prepare and present project status in meetings; mentor assigned Project Engineer(s) toward PM readiness.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing MEP Contracting tean?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company’s success.
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

ROLE SUMMARY

Provide overall technical and administrative management of construction projects from bid acceptance through final acceptance by client for Mechanical and Plumbing scopes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget, schedule, and company Core Values.
• Includes interfacing with and supporting client representatives, B&I departments, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Act as a liaison between trades and other departments within the project and company.
• Provide field employees with the necessary support to allow the project to be completed expeditiously.
• Conduct project meetings to ensure planning, communication, and successful execution of project scopes.
• Establish job cost breakdowns and schedule of values to ensure positive cashflow of project. Review, update and approve all project billings monthly to ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate the completion and perform review of all submittal data, operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to ensure these are in accordance with the construction documents and schedule.
• Perform release and coordinate timely delivery of large equipment as required by project schedule and site logistics.
• Establish project manpower schedule, in collaboration with trade supervisors, to effectively execute project scope. Manage subcontractor scopes as required by the contract.
• Provide technical assistance for all project related scopes, i.e., engineering, interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and timely issuance of change orders to ensure financial compensation.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits/inspections as required to ascertain productivity of trades, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Monitor project costs and forecast future project costs monthly, utilizing labor production and trade feedback to ensure accuracy. Attend monthly cost review meeting with executive group to report status and budget adjustments as applicable.
• Distribute, follow up, and respond in writing to all punch list items in a timely manner.
• Update project meeting minutes weekly and provide project status reports during weekly staff meetings.
• Attend weekly project management meetings and provide input on those items directly related to department.
• Mentor and develop assigned Project Engineer(s) to achieve skills needed to become a successful Project Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of previous construction and/or engineering experience on commercial mechanical and plumbing construction.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years construction management, estimating, and/or trade supervision experience in similar construction setting.
• Healthcare or Large Hospital experience highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction including technology; equipment; methods; financials, engineering; estimating; schedules and safety required.
• Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills are essential.

SAFETY AWARENESS

B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Tool List will be provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.

B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug-free workplace.