Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager - Construction

Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager - Construction

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.

Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best.

Because it's a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you'll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Location: Covington Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager - Construction will oversee and manage construction projects serving as the owner's representative for a distribution company, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role involves coordinating with various departments, contractors, and teams to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate should have commercial or industrial construction management experience and be proficient in problem-solving, project budgeting, and maintaining strong communication with team members and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects for a distribution company, serving as the owner's representative for projects handled by general contractors throughout the United States and Canada
• Coordinate with internal teams (Real Estate, IT, and Marketing) and external contractors.
• Coordinates effectively with contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Utilizes construction experience to ensure adherence to relevant building codes and safety standards.
• Develops and manages project budgets, including hard and soft costs.
• Creates and manages project schedules, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Assembles and manages teams of consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts and maintaining relationships.
• Identifies and addresses potential liabilities and risks.
• Assists in training and developing project team members.
• Engages in business development activities to secure new construction projects and partnerships within local markets.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Manager candidate shall possess 5-8 years of industry experience, preferably in roles such as Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager.
• Assistant Project Manager shall possess 1-2 years of experience in the industry.
• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture, or commercial real estate industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, lease agreements, and building codes.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, especially MS Excel. Experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interactions with internal and external clients.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities while prioritizing safety and security.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% as needed.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered "safety-sensitive" and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.