PROJECT MANAGER - SERVICE MECHANICAL

Job Description

Department: Mechanical

FLSA Designation: Exempt

PURPOSE

Create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external clients. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manage material, manpower, and processes of mechanical projects

Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors

Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within scope of contract, and in alignment with client expectations

Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long-term client relationships and revenue opportunities

Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate production of basic design plans and construction documents

Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate

Oversee aspects of day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms

Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results

Ensure project operations are in compliance with design specifications

Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring client requirements are met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement

Authorize contract, purchase order, and change order issuances, approve contractor invoices for payment

Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations

Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications

Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations

Research and prepare operations, equipment, policy, procedure, and/or other issue reports

Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution

Estimate mechanical pipe work

Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts

Utilize computer estimating programs and accounting software programs

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering OR

Five+ years of directly related experience to the duties and responsibilities specified

Construction knowledge required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Good vision and hearing

Solid organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Knowledge of contract language

Crisis management skills as well as personal management skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Computer skills

Ability to multi-task and be flexible

Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

At any given time, may be exposed to:

Normal office conditions

Exposure to weather, heat, cold

Wet &/or humid

Vibration

Exposure to dust/fumes

Noise intensity – Loud

Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals

In proximity to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to electrical shock

Working in high/exposed places

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Computer

Calculator

Tape measure

PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)

Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt