Project Manager

About Us:

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Summary:

Job Title: Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)

Location: Lancaster, PA 17611 / Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

ABOUT US: The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. The Poole and Kent Corporation is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

SUMMARY: The Project Manager assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by leading and directing the project team in the successful projects taking appropriate actions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and with defined resources. The Project Engineer along with the project management team will ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Include the following. Other duties will be assigned.

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Support the Project Manager, Safety, and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc. 
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade supervisor.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from VDC team.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements per the contract.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

 

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
  • Must demonstrate technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing.
  • Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
  • Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
  • Must have strong attention to detail.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
  • Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
  • Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general and subcontractors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to commute to field locations.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy:

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy .

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