Job Description

:Project ManagerResponsibilities:

• Manage projects ranging to $20M or multiple projects totaling that value with little oversight from management
• Identify value engineering and fabrication opportunities; present Customer with alternative options
• Understanding commercial construction logistics, labor, material and equipment handling.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and translate the information to the operational realities.
• Create site-specific safety plans and JHA\'s
• Procure and manage project subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Have an on-site presence at the project site; have basic understanding of all project scopes (electrical, structural, etc.)
• Establish project cost control centers for tracking of equipment, material, labor, subcontracts and miscellaneous costs
• Estimate/bid changes; must be capable of thorough analysis of project document requirements, vendor offers and project requirements; negotiate with key vendors for competitive pricing
• Direct BIM coordinators in the development of shop drawings and coordinate the planning efforts with field staff
• Coordinating labor with superintendents, jobsite foremen and clients.
• Track a project schedule including trade manpower loading for the project
• Inspect the jobsite on a regular basis for contract compliance, workmanship, and safety
• Understand and process field work orders, RFI\'s, pay applications, change orders, submittals, etc.; requires an advanced understanding of the change order process and the ability to negotiate contracts and change orders
• Mentor, train and develop Project Engineers and Interns, including delegation of tasks

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in HVAC construction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint)
• Experience in Bluebeam a plus

• Requires the ability to take ownership and responsibility in various situations.
• Demands professionalism and the capacity to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients while upholding Company\'s reputation; ethical awareness is essential.
• Must be proactive, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and possess the ability to identify potential risks and strategies for mitigation.
• Requires effective and efficient work under pressure, with adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Demands initiative, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including precise technical writing; must also understand and utilize different modes of communication (face-to-face, phone, email, text, etc.) appropriately.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, maintaining a positive attitude while professionally engaging with colleagues, clients, vendors, and others.
• Should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also being a cooperative team player.
• Must be reliable, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to travel within the greater Chicagoland area, including but not limited to Northwest Indiana.

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