Project Manager - HVAC*

Hooper Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

9 Holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper Corporation, established leader in electrical power and mechanical contracting, seeks a driven professional to grow new business and responsibly plan, organize, and coordinate projects in Wisconsin and other offices. You will manage budgets, collaborate with engineers, and ensure safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include client development, estimating, contract negotiations, shop drawings, and closeout.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction management or equivalent field.
• 3–5 years of related construction project experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pursues and acquires new business by maintaining client relationships and presenting project plans and contracts.
• Prepares estimates, budgets, schedules, and assists in contract negotiations; attends site meetings and progress reviews.
• Collaborates with architects and engineers to resolve design and construction issues; processes shop drawings timely.
• Maintains client updates on progress and costs; negotiates fee changes and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Plans and coordinates manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project objectives.
• Manages contract administration including change orders, billing and expenses in coordination with admin staff.
• Maintains positive labor relations and participates in labor management activities.
• Completes closeout including as-built drawings and manuals distribution.
• Engages in company events to strengthen customer relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Budget tracking

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Apprenticeship completion (alternative to BS)

Job description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Identity Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary

Responsible for acquiring new business opportunities. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, equipment utilization and safety objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Actively pursues and acquires new business through developing and maintaining strong client relationships, presentations to prospective clients, sound understanding of proposed project plans, specifications, and other contractual documents.
• Prepares project estimates, budgets, schedules, and assists in project contract negotiations. Monitors adherence to all above through attendance at job site meetings, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Works closely with architect and engineers to resolve design related construction issues including timely processing and approvals of project shop drawings.
• Keeps customer fully informed of project progress and any significant issues and their effect on design or costs. Negotiates fee changes. Releases completed project to the full satisfaction of the customer.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs within the department to achieve project objectives.
• Purchases equipment and standardized materials. Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies. Responsible for proper repair of equipment upon completion of job.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing and expenses, collections, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff and accounting and communicating all financial details to appropriate parties.
• Maintains sound union relationships with field employees and local business managers. Participates in joint labor management committees and apprenticeship subcommittees. Develop thorough understanding of labor agreements.
• Completes job closeout process including resolution of "punch list" items, recording of "as-built drawings' to reflect all changes to originals, and distribution of all operating and maintenance manuals to customer.
• Strengthen customer relationships through hosting and/or participating in company-supported events, including UW athletic activities, Madison performing arts and other customer area community related functions.
• Attendance at annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions is required.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned. May serve on corporate and special division committees as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• 4-year BS degree in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects, or Supervising field crews through foreman.
• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.

Description of Physical Working Environment

• Works in a standard office environment. Tasks in the office involve regular sitting or standing with computer use. Repetitive typing is common, and occasional bending, twisting, and light lifting may be required with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.