Project Manager
Job Description
Summary
The Project Manager oversees all aspects of the project and is responsible for co-ordination and completion of the project and to this end will perform a variety of tasks.
Tasks include analyzing drawings, specifications and addenda, setting deadlines, establishing schedules, procuring materials, tools & equipment, and monitoring and documenting progress of the project.
The Project Manager may be responsible for more than one project at a time.
Essential Functions
- Attend weekly sales meetings to review the status of new and completed bids and to receive new assignments.
- Promote the company by attending trade association functions and cultivates customer relations through various means such as lunches, golf, fishing / hunting outings and personal visits.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and forward minutes and pertinent information to the estimation team.
- Analyze drawings, specifications and addenda to determine full scope of work. Anticipates jobsite working conditions such as working heights and difficulty of material installation and reviews take-offs and pricing worksheets with estimation team as required.
- Prepare detailed standardized quote letters and bids out to prime bidders.
- Follow up on bids by contacting customers to determine competitiveness of bid, to analyze possible scope differences with competition and to determine customer’s needs.
Log all bid follow ups with customers in the Alpha Sales database including bid tabs and scope of work included / excluded with other company’s bids.
- Work with Alpha sales rep to negotiate price and scope of work included in bid.
- Perform job file set-ups when awarded the bid. Mark and print plans and forwards to Production department with job file set-up and a written explanation of scope of work included in contract.
- Review contract verifying scope and contractor conditions. Mark up a copy of the contract with notes as necessary and forwards to Operations for review : upon approval, forwards to Sales for review and execution.
- Prepare submittals and forward to the contractor for review and approval : upon approval, forward approved submittals to production and purchasing.
Address concerns and questions with General Superintendent.
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work, discussing and preparing change orders as they occur, comparing & selecting vendors, manufacturers and sub-contractors to determine cost effectiveness.
- Confer with Production team to assess requirements regarding scheduling, manpower, materials, deliveries, equipment and machinery, and logistics at the start of a project or for each new scope of work.
- Confer with manufacturer representatives, lift and scaffold suppliers and general contractor Superintendent to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
- Research the technology and materials used to comprehend questions from architects and contractors.
- Conduct job site visits. Attend weekly job-site meetings. Inspect job for progress, scheduling updates, material and proper manpower requirements.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
Review information with assigned Superintendent.
Interface with general contractor or customer to address questions or concerns with application procedures, scheduling or quality of work.
Initiate timely documentation to the contractor concerning job site conditions and issues in order to prevent conflict or delay.
- Consult with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues.
- Anticipate and catch deviations from the plan or schedule early and minimize our exposure and risk on projects by taking immediate corrective action.
Prepare or review reports on progress, materials required, production rates, and job site visits. Document progress, problems, field issues and concerns through written and photo documentation.
- Attend and contribute to weekly production meetings.
- Assist General Superintendent in monthly billing projections and evaluate billings vs. job costing / set-up.
- Follow up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
- Continually conduct special studies or audits to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data that effect cost reductions.
Review job costing to evaluate estimate quantities and production rates and uses and shares information captured from lessons learned for future improvement.
- Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Review jobs bid and follow up to determine sales projections, review sales to date to determine sales goal annual variance, review back-log status and potential slow period fill-in work needs.
Identify business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
- Submit reimbursement requests, mileage reports and time off requests.
- High workload capability with the ability to lead multiple projects in various stages of completion
- Expertise with Office 365 apps and services
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of managing projects or initiatives
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and / or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field
- 2 years experience as a superintendent, project manager, or estimator in the commercial construction industry. Division 7 experience preferred, but not required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must possess a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance, must have a good driving record.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl : taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather and job site conditions, which may include air borne particles, vibration, fumes and high places.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Start a new career with Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, part of the Installed Building Products Family of Companies. At over $1.
5B in Revenues, IBP is one of the largest publicly-traded company in the insulation industry (IBP NYSE).
As IBP’s commercial division, Alpha is one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. serving the Tier 1 Commercial Construction Industry across 17 locations.
With a 40+ year track record of increasing growth, visibility, and opportunity, our highly-regarded construction services company, Alpha, is currently seeking skilled employees to join our team.
We have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, professionalism, and excellence; and, we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges.
You’ll find that our team consists of talented, dedicated people who provide insulation, waterproofing, spray fireproofing, spray foam insulation, and restoration services to our commercial customers.
If you’ve got what it takes, we’ll provide the rest :
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Insurance Benefits & 401k
- Full training and industry orientation
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Family atmosphere and friendly co-workers
If you’re committed, dependable, and want to join an organization you can be proud of, we’d like to talk to you!
Serious applicants only! We look forward to working with you! Resumes that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
Applicants will need to successfully pass a pre-employment background check in order to be eligible for this position. Alpha participates in the E-Verify Program.
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.
Alpha is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
EEO Statement
IBP is an equal opportunity employer.
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