Project Manager - Process Piping

Hooper Corporation; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction initiatives, coordinating planning, procurement, and field execution to meet cost, safety, and quality objectives. The role requires a minimum of two years technical education in engineering or construction management and at least three years of related experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and field crews, manage change orders, and ensure

Qualifications

• Two years technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework or apprenticeship completed.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursues and acquires new business through building strong client relationships and presentations to prospective clients.
• Prepares project estimates, budgets, schedules and assists in contract negotiations; monitors progress and safety.
• Collaborates with architects/engineers to resolve design-related construction issues and approvals of shop drawings.
• Manages change orders, billing, and other contract administration tasks with accounting and staff.
• Plans and coordinates manpower, equipment, and supplies to meet project objectives.
• Ensures timely project closeout with punch lists, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Two years technical education in engineering field

Job description

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

The Project Manager is responsible for acquiring new business opportunities. They'll help plan, organize, direct and coordinate 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.