Project Manager (Construction / Lighting)

Weltmann Lighting, LLC; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltmann Lighting, a commercial lighting distributor with offices in Hicksville, NY, seeks a Project Manager who can lead the lighting component of construction projects from concept to completion. You will review drawings, coordinate schedules, and manage budgets, working with estimators, foremen, and clients to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years PM experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and construction documents.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with construction drawings and specifications preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate schedules with client and team; review bid package and drawings.
• Assemble and organize the job folder per procedures.
• Prepare submittal packages for client approval.
• Review submittals and prepare submittal logs or RFIs.
• Prepare purchase orders for all material required with documentation.
• Discuss and meet with the client to coordinate all schedule requirements.
• Track material shipments for timely arrival.
• Coordinate the efforts of all project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Construction drawings

Client management

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating take-off software

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Weltmann Lighting is a commercial lighting distributor with offices in Hicksville, NY. Weltmann Lighting meets the lighting needs of a broad client base. Our mission is to assist clients in successfully solving the most challenging construction projects and exceed expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

We are seeking an individual who is smart, ambitious, organized and is very knowledgeable with computers to perform the required tasks of a Project Manager.

The Project Manager is responsible for conceptual development of the lighting component for a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation. The PM plans, directs, coordinates or budgets, usually through estimator and foremen.

Summary Objective

The Project Manager is responsible for conceptual development of the lighting component for a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation. The PM plans, directs, coordinates or budgets, usually through estimator and foremen.

Qualifications

• Experience required - minimum of 2-3 yrs. experience as a Project Manager
• Must have the ability to conceptually budget, meet deadlines, handle various projects simultaneously and work effectively in a busy, team oriented environment
• Experience with construction drawings, specifications, architectural sketches and other related construction documents is preferred
• Good client management and strong relationship building skills
• Strong time management and logical decision-making ability
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat Pro) and math skills
• Well-developed time scheduling and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience in a construction related company is required
• Previous experience with construction estimating take-off software is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required

Job Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Review and analyze drawings and specifications
• Review the scope of the project and confirm its accuracy by reviewing the bid package and drawings utilizing construction estimating take-off software
• Assist in assembling and organizing the job folder (on the PC and the actual file) per established procedures
• Prepare submittal packages for client approval
• Review returned submittals and prepare submittal logs, or create RFI's, as needed
• Prepare purchase orders for all material required with documentation
• Discuss and meet with the client to coordinate all schedule requirements
• Track all material shipments to ensure the timely and accurate arrival to the client
• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the client, architects, consultants, contractors and manufacturers
• Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimizing exposure and risk to the project
• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with the client and management team
• Periodic inspection of construction sites and attendance at job site meetings
• Identify the elements of the project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Provide other services such as change order pricing and attending pre-bid conferences
• Oversee the project from start to finish
• Perform job closeout at project completion per established policy and procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned