Project Manager I - Traveling

Harris Computer; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time, sick time and holidays

Parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris seeks a Service Project Manager to support HVAC construction projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage contract documents, RFIs, schedules, cost tracking and coordination with subcontractors while upholding safety standards across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Experience in building & construction industry required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Knowledge of business administration and management principles.
• Familiarity with design techniques, tools and principles; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction.
• Ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.
• Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety.
• Review, process, organize, log and distribute contract documents and shop drawings.
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and responses; attend field coordination meetings.
• Administer project quality control, progress drawings, as-builts and closeout docs.
• Identify, price and negotiate change orders; support scheduling and procurement.
• Monitor financials, labor productivity and cash flow; prepare for PM reviews.
• Develop relationships with clients and support sales growth.

Skills

Construction industry

Mechanical systems

Reading drawings

Business administration

Design techniques

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description:

The purpose of your role as a Service Project Manager is to providing project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.

Safety:

Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe

Scope:

Document Control and Review:

Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).

• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Administer project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
• Review and understand project documents. Communicate and clarify questions/issues with project team.

Manage Scope of Work

Identify, price and negotiate change orders.

Schedule:

Basic Schedule Management and Field Resources

• Provide duration/task information to general contractor in development of overall project schedule.
• Provide basic schedule to general contractor and subcontractors.
• Review overall project schedule and provide feedback to general contractor as needed.
• Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive overall schedule.
• Modify work plans and communicate as needed.
• Review, communicate and manage labor requirements with Manpower coordinator. Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings.

Procurement Management & Coordination

• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Manage and track tool and equipment rentals.
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department

Cost:

Estimation

• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects.
• Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software.
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
• Assist/prepare scope/proposal letter

Financial Management

• Manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities.
• Track, update and report job financial status, potential risks using accounting software.
• Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current.
• Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow.
• Track, monitor and communicate project collection issues including lien rights management, customer calls, etc.
• Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews. Actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates

Relationships and Sales:

Develop, Build & Maintain relationships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors).

Support Sales Process:

• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
• Attend customer outings and events.
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders.
• Support and drive division sales goals. Manage key accounts accordingly

Other Tasks and Duties:

Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

What we’re looking for in you

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 3+ years of knowledge/experience of the building & construction industry
• 3+ strong understanding of mechanical systems
• 3+ ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• 3+ proficient understanding of business administration and management principles
• 3+ knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience.

Your life at Harris

As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Pay Range:

$62,549.35 - $146,600.05

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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