Project Manager-Special Projects Group

Ideal Steel; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Michigan is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Special Projects Group. The role involves leading project teams, managing contracts, and ensuring project safety and quality standards are met. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401K plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in the construction industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects ranging from $1-$10 million.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and oversee all aspects of project management.
• Manage safety plans and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and design professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Management

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a complementary technical discipline or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Oracle Primavera

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Application Instructions

Formed in 1998, Ideal Contracting is one of the largest construction companies in Michigan, with growing operations nationwide. Ideal Contracting has earned a strong reputation for excellence in its field, receiving local and national recognition for our service, quality, efficiency, safety, and innovative construction techniques.

Application Instructions

Formed in 1998, Ideal Contracting is one of the largest construction companies in Michigan, with growing operations nationwide. Ideal Contracting has earned a strong reputation for excellence in its field, receiving local and national recognition for our service, quality, efficiency, safety, and innovative construction techniques.

Ideal Contracting is a general contractor with extensive self-perform services, flexible delivery methods, and a successful portfolio of projects for clients in a wide range of markets. Our loyal, dependable team of 350+ self-perform professionals and 150+ full-time staff help support our company’s mission to deliver long-term value to our clients through results, trust, experience, and quality while building strong communities where we work and live.

Ideal Contracting strives to create a unique environment where employees are given an opportunity to shine within the workplace and the community. Our company maintains a strong presence within our neighborhoods and places an inherent value on making a lasting, positive impact.

We're currently seeking an experienced Project Manager. This position will be responsible for leading a small project team and overseeing all aspects of project management for multiple projects in accordance with their design, budget, and schedule. The incumbent will also develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client or group of clients.

Salary for this exempt position is to be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience level. The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility.

Please complete the online application and submit your resume through our Careers page at https://idealcontracting.com/careers/ to be considered for this position. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be considered.

Position Description

Essential Duties:

• Accountable for overall safety, quality, schedule, profitability and customer satisfaction on assigned projects.
• Establish and oversee the safety plan and enforce a strong safety culture at assigned sites
• Write and manage all contracts with contractors, testing companies and design professionals.
• Manage monthly payment application process
• Support job site cost management, including monitoring of job profitability
• Supervise and mentor project job site staff
• Initiate and maintain relationships with prime owner contacts and architects to facilitate existing and potential construction activities
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site project staff to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; continually review all areas of work to plan most cost-effective method of operating on all aspects of project.
  
  

Additional Essential Job-Related Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to produce ad hoc financial reports timely.
• Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously.
• Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax.
• Possess strong oral/written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all internal and external customers to exchange and convey information.
• Ability to work independently where judgment and discretion are applied.
  
  

Essential Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary up to five (5) pounds.
• Lift five (5) pounds floor to waist, lift five (5) pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry up to five (5) pounds, and push/pull five (5) pounds.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens.
  
  

Essential Communication Skills

• Read and interpret documents.
• Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material.
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak tactfully and effectively to internal and external contacts in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
• Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to balance multiple projects.
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills.
  
  

Essential Mathematical Skills

• Perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
  
  

Essential Interpersonal Skills

• High sense of integrity and ethics
• Trustworthy
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to accept performance feedback
• Goal and deadline oriented
• Ability to adapt to change
• Detail oriented
• Service focused
• Team-oriented
  
  

Essential Reasoning Ability

• Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
• Solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

Requirements

Position Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a complementary technical discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in the construction industry serving Automotive and/or Industrial markets.
• Experience managing up to twenty (20) projects with multiple delivery methods, ranging from $1-$10 million per project, daily.
• Demonstrated ability to sell work and develop new clients with local contractor knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Oracle Primavera (Prolog, SAP, or Viewpoint experience is a preferred)
  
  

General Requirements And/or Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the direct supervisor and/or designee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ideal Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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