Senior Project Manager (Columbus, Ohio)

Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company. Our goal is to make buildings more energy-efficient through HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems design and installation, maintenance, and repair. We are a solution-based business with a proven track record of saving our clients' money through reduced energy usage while improving their overall carbon footprint. Our company is built upon the talent and experience of our associates. Their creativity and dedication to providing solutions for our clients is their #1 priority. Our team-oriented approach to projects is what sets BG apart from the rest of the industry.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility of assigned projects in central Ohio. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring project performance through compliance with safety policies and plans, maintaining project financials, management of subcontractors, performing quality control checks, and positive client interface. The Senior Project Manager will work with dynamic project teams including project managers, engineers, safety manager, and Solutions Group personnel. As a Senior Project Manager, this individual will provide mentorship and project oversight of assigned projects to Project Coordinators and Project Managers. Projects assigned to this position will be primarily located in Columbus, Ohio. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to regularly travel to the main office in Middleburg Heights for meetings.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a culture of Safety on all projects; work closely with Brewer-Garrett's Safety Manager to promote and assess safety measures on job sites and address safety compliance with project teams, including BG employees and sub-contractors.
• Primary client interface on projects assigned; responsible for maintaining positive client relationships
• Ensure all aspects of the project are compliant with contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) take place.
• Responsible for the project budget and ensuring its' gross profit.
  • Negotiate and procure materials, equipment, and sub-contractor participation with the assistance of Project Mangers assigned to the project.
  • Responsible for all project write-ups and adjustments made throughout the project (re-writes).
  • Negotiate and close any change orders or additional work scopes.
• Ensures that project workflow is adequate to deliver the project on time. For example:
  • Engineering schedule and approvals.
  • Construction schedule.
  • Submittal reviews etc.
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication among of all team members.
  • Internal and external project meetings. Coordination of shop drawing reviews.
  • Preconstruction meetings, Construction meetings warranty and close out meetings etc.
• Responsible to mentor team members as required based upon level of experience.
• Ensures all project deliverables for the project are provided to the client.
• Settles disputes regarding the contract with the owner/subcontractor/vendor.
• Ensures that the project is documented with all changes in scope of work including energy related revisions, developing pricing for said changes and gaining approval from a qualified customer representative, in writing, to provide the additional work prior to providing any effort beyond the sell.
• Provide direction and assistance to all project managers under direct supervision and assigned. Direction includes review pf estimates, rewrites, schedules, manpower and execution of projects, etc.
• Provide mid-year and year end reviews of all Project Managers assigned.
• Assist project managers assigned in obtaining resources required for project execution such as labor, equipment, tools, inventory, and deliveries from the associated managers.
• Responsible for developing solutions for any issues that may come up on projects.
• Attend on-site meetings at the Middleburg Heights office: minimum once per month
• Assist Project Managers assigned to the project and/or perform Project Management responsibilities
  • Routinely prepare a "cost in place" analysis of installed work.
  • Report any difficulties affecting the quality of work, issues of safety, customer relations, redemption of gross profit and similar concerns.
  • Provide bi-weekly, onsite, safety audits for each active project and assure that "job box" safety meetings are properly initiated and maintained.
  • Monitor project safety and assist the safety manager to ensure a safe environment exists. Insist that all sub-contractors adhere to the same safety criteria.
  • Review the basis of the energy guarantee, if required, and report any discrepancies to the energy auditing department.
  • In conjunction with the accounting department prepare project billing and promote the timeliness of this task.
  • Schedule and direct the commissioning of all installed systems nearing project completion with engineering, automation, auditing, and the owner's representative.
  • Prepare required project related training materials/aids and conduct all required owner training sessions.
  • Assure all project related documents of record, as-built drawings, operating manuals, warranty certificates, commissioning records, balance reports, owner acceptance sign-off, and similar materials are filed with pertinent copies delivered to the owner upon project completion.
• Assist in any effort related to the department such as "take off" and estimating needs, meeting attendance, procurement, sales, and similar activities.
• Meet with building inspectors to complete final inspections and gain system acceptance.
• Establish, monitor, communicate, update, and maintain project schedules utilizing industry standard scheduling methods.
• Explore, develop, and implement strategies to self-perform and /or outsource the project to achieve the project's objectives of price, schedule, and quality, including writing scopes of work (SOW), Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) and managing competitive bid processes between vendors and sub-contractors.
• Manage the project costs to ensure budgets are maintained by knowing and documenting progress against estimate, routinely documenting and calculating estimated cost to complete, and project profitability.
• Perform other duties within the scope of this role

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management is preferred
• Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience. Experience with commercial/industrial electrical, controls, or mechanical contractor engaged in MEP related or similar work
• Must have current OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance coverage
• Reliable transportation to travel to customer sites and to meetings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of mechanical, controls, electrical and construction means and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and/or similar facilities
• Must demonstrate core competencies/skills in the areas of customer negotiation, conflict resolution, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); must be able to effectively relay information to various audience groups, including, but not customers and perspective customers, managers, leadership, colleagues, and business associates; Must be able to prepare professional written communications (emails, documents, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with individuals internal and external to the company and from various backgrounds; good conflict resolution skills
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train others
• Strong organization skills with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize tasks; must be able to effectively manage own schedule with limited oversight
• Highly collaborative and focused on sharing details routinely and consistently with team members.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, scheduling, budgeting, Excel, Microsoft office suits, Adobe PDF, and other software used in the construction industry
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6 scheduling, and OFCC OAKS software experience is a plus
• Demonstrate a persistent optimism and the ability to successfully navigate challenges
• Demonstration of time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills; ability to analyze data and relay trends and potential outcomes; ability to evaluate problems and identify resolutions; good negotiation skills
• Proficient user of social media
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Appropriate PPE is required.
• Mustbeableto drive and travel to various locations, local, regionally, and outside of the state of residence.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BG is proud to be an EOE and Drug-Free Workplace.

Brewer-Garrett is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified job applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.