Project Manager - Process Piping

Hooper-Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper-Corporation in Wisconsin seeks an experienced professional to secure new business and manage project work from proposal through closeout. You will coordinate with clients, architects, and field teams to meet cost, schedule, quality and safety objectives, drawing on a century of service.

The role covers estimating, budgeting, negotiations, contracts, and ongoing client relationship building. You will ensure accurate documentation, maintain equipment and staff assignments, and support a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of technical education in engineering or construction management.
• Three-plus years of related construction industry project experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and pursues new business with clients, presents project plans and contractual documents.
• Prepares estimates, budgets, schedules and participates in contract negotiations.
• Collaborates with architects and engineers to resolve design issues and approve shop drawings.
• Keeps customers informed of progress and negotiates fee changes.
• Manages department resources, equipment, and supplier needs to meet project objectives.
• Completes job closeout and distributes manuals to customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Two years technical education

Three+ years construction experience

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, as well as 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 assist in project contract negotiations. Monitors adherence to all of 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 assess 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 additional assignments as requested by management. May serve on corporate and special division committees as required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Minimum two years technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline. Three plus years of prior experience with related construction industry projects.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.

Description of Physical Working Environment

• Works in normal office environment and makes frequent client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.
• Works on field construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Hooper 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.