Project Manager (Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing)

Job Title : Project Manager (Mechanical / HVAC / Plumbing)

Location : Taylor, Texas

Reports to : Division Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Prepared By : Human Resources

COMPANY OVERVIEW

For nearly 70 years, The Porter Company has maintained its reputation as one of Texas’ premier, multi-faceted mechanical contractors. Our dedicated, experienced, and highly motivated team provides full-service mechanical, HVAC, and specialty piping systems. Our clients encompass a wide range of industries, including commercial, bulk chemical systems for semi-conductor manufacturers, high-tech fabrication, pharmaceutical companies, medical complexes, and other highly specialized facilities.

SUMMARY

The Porter Co. seeks a Project Manager to be responsible for the overall management direction to single or multiple projects at any given time. This individual will follow the established project procedures and policies, and maintain liaison with prime client contracts. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for completing each project from inception through close-out, operating as the primary company representative accountable for completion on time, within budget, and to the utmost satisfaction of the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, but not limited to. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Responsible for the overall project management direction to single or multiple projects at any given time.
• Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Operate as the primary company representative accountable for completion on time, within budget, and to the utmost satisfaction of the customer.
• Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
• Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Host and 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 accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Escalate critical and / or sensitive issues with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / PREFERRED EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with project management / document control software. Familiarity with construction / financial software packages.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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 is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. There may also be the need to temporarily office at a jobsite location for a short or long period of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.