Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Stevens Engineers & Constructors; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced Project Manager to join our Cleveland Operations Team. The role oversees industrial construction projects, coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has strong client focus, independence, and the ability to work as part of a project team. A competitive salary and excellent benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to lead a team across multiple projects.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of local/regulatory building codes.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain effective relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Organize and execute the project safety program on-site.
• Interface with clients as main contact and communicate project status.
• Develop and manage project documentation, subcontracts, and PO’s.
• Plan execution of work, develop schedules, and coordinate with subs and vendors.
• Monitor budgets and report monthly on profitability and progress.
• Prepare, quote, and negotiate contract changes with leadership guidance.
• Maintain communication with support units and local unions.
• Oversee on-site project engineer, superintendents, and office staff.
• Support bidding, pre-construction, budgeting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our Cleveland Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have project management experience in industrial construction markets. The Project Manager position is responsible for providing oversight for all phases of industrial construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, equipment, while ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is performed within quality standards as well as on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will also have a client-focused approach and will work well independently and as part of the project team.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with all those involved in the project.

Organize and execute the project safety compliance program within the guidelines of company policies. Initiate project safety meetings for on-site supervisors and labor force.

Interface with the client as his primary contact, by receiving and communicating initial project setup information and periodic project status, writing significant project related correspondence, and representing the Company in meetings.

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.

Develop and/or analyze the preliminary project documentation, such as project code of accounts, subcontracts and purchase orders.

Organize and plan the execution of the physical work.

Develop the project schedule and direct its long-term planning and execution.

Communicate/coordinate schedule and plan with subcontractors and vendors.

Recognize on-site activities which may impede project progress or jeopardize compliance to project/contract requirements.Prepare and submit related informational documents to the client or other responsible parties and implement corrective measures.

Maintain strict control of the project budget for each work activity. Report monthly on the progress and current profitability of the project.

Write subcontracts and purchase orders for field generated purchases and contracts. Review and approve related subcontractor and vendor invoices and change requests.

Prepare, quote and negotiate contract changes with General Manager’s guidance.

Maintain open communication with all other support and business units involved with the project.

Maintain open line of communication with the local union officials.

Promote goodwill with clients, architects, engineers etc., to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business.

Supervise the project activities of the on-site project engineer, field superintendents, office manager and clerk.

Participate in bidding, pre-construction services, budgeting and Continuous Improvement Programs.

Skill Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management Construction Science, Building Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Five (5) years of project management experience in the construction industry.

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Able to manage team of employees and multiple projects.

Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Accurate and precise attention to detail.

Goal-oriented and organized leadership.

Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.

In-depth understanding of the construction industry.

Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations.

Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with construction / project management software.

Travel

May require overnight and and extended travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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