Traveling Mechanical Project Manager II – TX/LA

POSITION SUMMARY
 
Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical projects (up to $10 million) and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, particular industry or geographical area.
 

What you’ll do:

1. Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent. 
2. Evaluate the contractual scope of work.  Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
3. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
4. Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities.
5. Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
6. Monitor/control project development through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent.  Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
7. Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with the client.
8. Manage risks.  Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
9. Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
10. Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and standards.
11. Attend job progress meetings as required.  Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, general contractors and subcontractors.
12. Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers or assistant project managers, when assigned.
13. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

 
What you’ll need to be successful:

• Thorough understanding or corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Strong project management skills, including
• documentation
• cost control
• procurement
• scheduling
• change order pricing
• negotiating
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.  
   
  What you bring to the table:
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  • 4-yr. mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
  • Extensive experience/knowledge (5-10 years) of construction design, finance, and management
  • Willingness to travel 5 days a week