Mechanical Project Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for mechanical projects, including scheduling, planning, scope review, billing, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, schedule and organize all aspects of projects through Department Heads, General Superintendent;
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy;
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities to insure a successful project;
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures;
• Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor issues and concerns and strategy meetings, etc.;
• Manage financial aspects of projects (billings, receivables, budgets) to protect company s interest and simultaneously maintain good working relationship with customer;
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate;
• Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by Vice President of Construction;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance;
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital;
• Superior communications and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Significant business skills required.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE'S ATTRIBUTES:

• 5-6 years experience
• Meet, interact, and communicate with clients about all aspects and requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Large job experience (5+ million)
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other team members
• Use and continually develop leadership skill