[Remote] Project Manager I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harris is one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, providing project management support during all phases of HVAC construction. The Service Project Manager will ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained while managing safety compliance and fostering a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe
• Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors)
• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Administer project specific quality control program and compile documentation
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists
• Review and understand project documents. Communicate and clarify questions/issues with project team
• Identify, price and negotiate change orders
• Provide duration/task information to general contractor in development of overall project schedule
• Provide basic schedule to general contractor and subcontractors
• Review overall project schedule and provide feedback to general contractor as needed
• Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive overall schedule
• Modify work plans and communicate as needed
• Review, communicate and manage labor requirements with Manpower coordinator. Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings
• Maintain equipment procurement logs
• Manage and track tool and equipment rentals
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Assist/prepare scope/proposal letter
• Manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities
• Track, update and report job financial status, potential risks using accounting software
• Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current
• Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow
• Track, monitor and communicate project collection issues including lien rights management, customer calls, etc
• Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews. Actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors)
• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Support and drive division sales goals. Manage key accounts accordingly
• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3+ years of knowledge/experience of the building & construction industry
• 3+ strong understanding of mechanical systems
• 3+ ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• 3+ proficient understanding of business administration and management principles
• 3+ knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

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