A large client of Marathon TS is seeking an experienced Project Leader to join their dynamic team.
The Project Manager 1 is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project.
Responsible for:
- Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
- Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
- Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
- Forecasting cash flow and Client needs for projects.
- Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
- Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and Client to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
- Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
- Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
- Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
- Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
- Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
- Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
- Overall financial management of the project(s).
- Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
- Expediting all change orders.
- Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
- Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and Client forecasts.
- Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
- Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
- Developing a detailed equipment plan.
- Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
- Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.
Qualifications
Education:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree
Requirements:
- Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
- Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
- Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms,the client, and General Contractors.
- Proven track record of successful projects. Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
- Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
- Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.
- Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning.
