Title: Project Manager - Cold Storage Construction

Company: American Thermal Systems

Location: Conroe, TX/Traveling

Compensation: $80,000 - 130,000, based on experience

PROJECT MANAGER – JOB SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Project Manager position is an exempt employee that oversees multiple general contracting and thermal projects and ensures that ATS is providing a quality product, within budget, on schedule, and maintaining customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Vice President.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Works with estimators to develop accurate budgets for projects 
• Review Estimates and takeoffs prior to contract or procurement 
• Attends meetings with clients to discuss estimates, proposals, and budgets prior to starting projects 
• Helps to define project scope, goals, and deliverables 
• Continuously monitors projects to stay on budget  
• Completes job cost analyses and reviews with Accounting Team 
• Develops project schedules and ensures projects are progressing as planned 
• Maintains communication with the regional vice president, field superintendents, site superintendents, project superintendents, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients 
• Works with estimating team to gather quotes for materials and sub-contractors and submits commitment requests to PC  
• Interviews and qualifies potential sub-contractors  
• Must be familiar with and prepared to enforce and/or comply with the terms of project contractual agreements 
• Researches and stays current with trends and new products in the industry 
• Identifies alternative methods or products that may yield cost savings 
• Works with site superintendents and project superintendents to make sure work is being completed to schedule 
• Responsible for reviewing invoices for accuracy to ensure they are reflective of quotes 
• Evaluates projects for partial invoicing to ensure they align with percentage of project completion 
• Submits approved project vendor invoices, approved subcontractor pay invoices, and client draft pay applications to Houston office to Project Coordinator 
• Prepare change orders as needed and maintains they are followed by field crews and sub-contractors 
• Works with project, site, and field superintendents to ensure field crews have all the necessary tools and equipment to be successful 
• Prepare and conducts meetings and outlines goals and plans for crews and subcontractors 
• Attend and if project role requires, schedule and lead O.A.C. meetings both remote and in person 
• Works with project and field superintendents, sub-contractors and client on any change orders and addresses any concerns or issues 
• Review and finalize project documentation and reporting 
• Reviews daily logs, time sheets, purchase orders, and change orders to monitor job costs 
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the client’s construction standards, processes, and procedures.  
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with corporate and customer standards 
• Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, pre-con walk, in progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeouts 
• Manage submittals, RFIs, project meeting logs, schedule, photos, change orders, drawings, punch list and daily log on Procore PM software 
• Review and submit close out documents at the completion of a project 
• Submits credit card receipts as outlined in the company policy 
• Coordinates project startup meetings prior to start of projects with PC 
• Job permitting and assisting to maintain local licensing 
• Responsible for holding field crews accountable for safety and ensuring they complete all necessary safety paperwork and other requirements 
• Other duties as needed for business operations

·       Promote and adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of ATS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

• Experience in industrial construction and design build for a general contractor preferred 
• Excellent computer skills required 
• Knowledge of Procore is a preferred 
• Schedules and timelines change frequently as issues arise in the course of construction, therefore the ability to problem solve on the fly will be necessary 
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of the principals of cold storage construction, including freezer and cooler construction details, vapor barriers, as well as installation of cold storage doors and underfloor insulation 
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving 
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic  
• Reliable, trustworthy, proven leadership and teamwork skills fostering an inclusive, supportive environment by motivating and developing staff at all levels 
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks 
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work across multiple disciplines, complete scheduling and resource planning activities to drive efficient work processes, identify and manage all project risks, and enhance customer communication and satisfaction 
• Experience managing multiple projects and leading cross-functional teams. 
• Must be safety minded and dedicated to achieving an accident-free work environment by following and encouraging safe working practices on every project 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree in construction management or other related field preferred, but will accept a minimum of 5 years of experience in lieu of degree  
• Project Management experience with budgeting, scheduling and planning required 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Authorized to work in the United States 
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively