Project Manager

J. F. Ahern Co.

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of project management or design experience in the construction industry.
  • 3+ years of fire sprinkler design experience from a fire sprinkler contractor.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review preliminary designs and calculations for bid estimates.
  • Assess pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication.
  • Identify competitive vendors and services for project bidding.
  • Prepare change orders for customers as required.
  • Attend jobsite meetings to verify installation progress.
  • Maintain labor projections and discuss project status with management.
  • Collaborate with designers and construction superintendents to manage projects.

Benefits

  • Top-tier 401(k) match and health benefits ranked in the top 20% nationwide.
  • Profit-sharing bonuses for employees.
  • Generous paid time off with options to buy additional leave.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
  • Free mental health resources available for employees and families.
  • Access to on-site fitness centers and personal development funds.
  • Education assistance and training programs for professional growth.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule that supports work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager located in Fond du Lac, WI.

How you will contribute:

Apply your project management abilities through reviewing preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates, reviewing pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication, seeking out competitive vendors and services to assure that Ahern's fire protection projects are competitively bid. You will also be responsible for preparing change orders for customers, attending jobsite meetings, verifying installation progress, maintaining labor projections, meeting with management on a regular basis to discuss project status and due dates, participating in turnover meetings as required, assisting with any follow-up information with the customer as is requested, assuming an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent.

What you need to qualify:

Ahern will make the most out of your three plus years of project management or design experience in the construction industry or three plus years of fire sprinkler design experience from a fire sprinkler contractor. Must have excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills; the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. NICET certification is preferred.

What's in it for you?
At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home.

Here's how we stand out from the rest:
  • Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
  • Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
  • Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
  • Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
  • Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
  • Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs


By joining Ahern, you'll gain the stability of a company that's been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don't settle for just any job-experience what it's like to work for the best!

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