Senior Project Manager- Mechanical

FTI; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a Senior Project Manager to generate business and manage construction projects in electrical and mechanical systems. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering and expertise in Microsoft Office, with preferred knowledge in Accubid and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate will foster a positive company culture and will have a proven track record in managing project teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery of projects. A travel commitment of 10-25% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• 1 year of mechanical estimating experience or 5 years experience in the mechanical trade.
• 1 year of electrical estimating experience.
• Ability to travel 10-25%.

Responsibilities

• Generate business and manage electrical/specialty systems projects.
• Oversee staff and ensure project management performance.
• Foster a positive Company Culture and maintain employee relations.
• Network and establish customer relationships.
• Ensure project safety, productivity, quality, and timeliness.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Accubid

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Mechanical construction trade knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for generating business, providing general management of electrical and/or specialty systems construction projects, overseeing staff as well as ensure other Project Managers are sufficiently performing those same tasks. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Accubid and AutoCAD preferred, and knowledge of the mechanical construction trade is preferred. This position is responsible for generating business, providing general management of mechanical and/or MOFE systems construction projects, overseeing staff as well as ensure other Project Managers are sufficiently performing those same tasks.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training

Experience: 1 year of mechanical estimating experience or 5 years experience in the mechanical trade and 1 year of electrical estimating experience

Travel: 10-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive Company Culture by fostering friendly and constructive employee relations.
• Works with Purchasing Department and vendors to ensure effective material coordination.
• Identifies and generates new business. Networks, establishes, and maintains customer relationships.
• Actively participates in the planning, organizing, and staffing of mechanical construction projects. Ensures that projects are completed safely, productively, timely, of the highest quality and according to customer expectations.
• Attends weekly and monthly meetings (i.e., Staffing Meeting, Project Manager Meeting, Sales Meeting, etc.).
• In collaboration with Workforce Manager, participates in performance review process for field leadership.
• Partners with Talent Team to optimize recruiting and selection, employee relations, and other related topics.
• Reviews outgoing estimates with Estimating Department to ensure accuracy.
• Promotes the merit shop philosophy by ensuring effective, fair, and timely performance evaluations for all employees.
• Visits various job sites and interacts with crew, customers, foreman, and general contractors to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior.
• Effectively delegates to direct reports with proper control systems in place to ensure accountability and to prevent decision making bottlenecks.
• Acts as coach and developer of managerial talent; as well as skillfully selects and trains those individuals. Evaluates candidates' and managers' willingness to lead, communication and planning competencies, and ability to make decisions under pressure. Assigns team and project-leadership assignments to assess skill/ability. Spends ample time evaluating people in 'test' managerial roles. Holds managers who report to him/her accountable for managerial work.
• Manages the boundaries that separate units which report directly and with other parts of the business. Monitors the flow of work between his/her unit and others in the organization; asking questions, and recommending improvements. Understands and conveys functional strategies, business strategies, and corporate mission. Fosters effective cross-functional collaborations to accelerate work processes.
• Creates a supportive environment that allows mistakes but not failure (motivates and instructs; shares positive and negative feedback in a constructive manner).
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.