Project Manager - MEP

Cerris Systems; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Systems is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee projects from initiation to close, coordinating field staff, subcontractors, and vendors. You will manage schedules, budgets, and safety programs, ensuring adherence to contract documents and client expectations.

The role emphasizes cost control, reporting, and maintaining strong client relationships to drive profitability and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for construction initiatives, coordinating field staff and subcontractors.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and purchasing plans to meet contract documents and timelines.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while maintaining client relationships.
• Monitor cost control, prepare reports, and manage vendor performance and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

MS Office Suite

Contract management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Systems, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come. Come build the extraordinary with us.

Nature of Work

Provide overall management for a project or assist senior management on projects. Manage a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance. Maintain constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct pre-construction reviews including estimate review and contract documents. Develop purchasing strategies, project flow charts and schedules. Ensure subcontractors meet expectations of contract documents. Direct and supervise the purchase of major equipment. Establish and coordinate overall project schedule. Ensure labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment cost control for all projects. Provide any required project billings. Ensure accurate completion and updating of all required project reports. Maintain client relationships and assist in development of new business. Ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule. Assume responsibility for providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner. Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards. Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role. Maintains a professional appearance and workspace. Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures. Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities. Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company's vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle. Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Financial Management

Develops, manages, and oversees key financial components (e.g., financial plans, budgets, forecasts) for assigned scope of responsibility to minimize risk and variance, and to maximize contributions to company revenue and margin. Reviews and assesses financial data, reports, and records. Ensures employee compliance with related procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations. Creates and communicates financial targets and goals in order to accomplish broader financial objectives. Proactively monitors and interprets ongoing financial performance and responds appropriately. Assesses and mitigates financial risks. Develops business plans and makes operational decisions in light of broader financial goals and constraints.

Managing Others

Inspires a sense of team in the work environment. Utilizes communication and conflict resolution skills to foster teamwork and collaboration. Models a positive and professional attitude, maintaining composure under pressure. Communicates and explains goals and encourages and motivates team performance and productivity in alignment with broader work program and corporate goals and plans. Leads and facilitates effective team meetings. Recognizes individual and team accomplishments. Assesses and manages quality of work produced by team. Creates, monitors, and manages scheduling; directs assignments and goal setting for optimal productivity and resource management. Participates in a range of talent management activities, which may include responsibilities such as evaluating and managing performance, providing formal and informal feedback, recruiting and staffing, employee learning and development, addressing employee relations risks and issues, etc. Provides feedback and coaching to support individual employee performance, learning and career development. Removes obstacles and solves problems and addresses escalated issues from team members to optimize team performance and productivity Serves as a change agent by supporting corporate and work program change initiatives. Models and communicates positive approaches to adapting to change.

Qualifications

• Positive, self-motivated professional with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to multitask while delivering quality through attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to build relationships with team members and clients
• Ability to learn and use a variety of company-related software, tools, and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to provide mentorship to less experienced team members
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships

Education

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Experience

• 3 years or more of related work experience preferred
• Other technical experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May require periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment
• Periods of time walking on construction sites
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen
• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• At times will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e., roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safetyprotocols.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.