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Project Manager - Sheet Metal

Company:
Baker Group
Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404
Posted:
May 04, 2025
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Job Description

PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, manage and administer the construction and delivery of new projects and/or alterations/modifications to existing facilities, to include contract preparation, on-site, office and shop coordination, quality control, and all aspects of project management. Performs related work as required. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers.

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.

Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the 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 all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities

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 that project operations are in compliance with design specifications, submittals, and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations

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

Authorize issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders and 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 for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications

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

Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Accurate daily time and equipment reporting

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

College degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR

10 years minimum work experience in the related industry

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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/humid

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals

In proximity to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to electrical shock

Working in high/exposed places

Noise intensity – Loud

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Computer

PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes)

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Full-time

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