Senior Project Manager - Commercial Plumbing

Modern • Full-time • Des Moines, IA, US • 3w ago

Objective

The Senior Project Manager supports the management of all activities related to assigned industrial and commercial projects. The position ensures that projects are completed effectively within cost, schedule, quality and safety parameters. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for building and improving customer relationships to help grow Modern’s customer base and project opportunities.

The Senior Project Manager upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Establish means and methods to achieve project profit, quality, and schedule goals for each project
Build long-term relationships with owners, architects, general contractors, and engineers to promote customer loyalty
Actively cross-sell all Modern affiliates to clients
Actively prospect for new clientele
Lead project kickoff and closeout meetings
Review job estimates and prepare project budgets while estimating and negotiating change orders
Perform estimates (plan/spec, design-build, design-assist) and/or coordinate with pre-construction/estimating teams
Coordinate the execution of submittals, buyouts, contract changes, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Ensure that all contract administrative requirements are timely and complete project turnover meetings
Track, forecast, and report labor hours and track material/equipment costs and deliveries
Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, work scope, and specifications of project contracts/subcontracts
Lead and supervise project managers, assistant project managers, superintendents and foremen as assigned
Review and complete Work in Progress (WIP) projections with assigned project managers and assigned projects
Collaborate and communicate with executive project managers and/or market leaders on current project portfolio to include how projects are performing, challenges, customer relationships, etc.
Responsible for safety compliance and quality control

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must be a self-motivated individual
Knowledge of how to read and comprehend blueprints
Open to self-improvement through training/learning opportunities
Thorough understanding of work rules contained in Collective Bargaining Agreements
A strong profit track record
Experience managing large, complex projects
Intermediate Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and ability to learn new technology easily
Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal, across internal and external teams
The ability to work both independently and within a team
A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Work environment considerations

Leadership and oversight responsibilities require consistent start times and work weeks
Must be able to work in high-pressure situations facing strict deadlines. Extended shifts may be necessary, and hours will often exceed 40 per week to perform duties effectively
Must be familiar with job site safety requirements and be prepared to wear a hardhat, work boots, and goggles at potentially hazardous job sites
Work on construction sites will typically have more challenging access and terrain
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize, and schedule project work, including the preparation of contract-integrated project schedules
Collaborate with the design team on design-build projects
Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy
Review fabrication shop work packages, including detail drawing review, material take-off, and man-hour fabrication budgets
Review vendor/subcontractor invoices and approve as appropriate
Ensure the monthly owner billings are completed, which includes accurate monthly WIP (Work-In-Progress) reports with PM’s on team
Administer project closeout operations, such as coordinating final billings and submitting training documentation. Ensure full compliance with Modern Companies Inc. safety program at the jobsite
Perform other duties as assigned
Construction Management or Construction, Mechanical, or General Engineering degree preferred and/or completion of a qualified Mechanical apprenticeship program
+10 years’ experience in the mechanical contracting industry is preferred, but not required

AAP/EEO Statement

At Modern we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

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