Automation Project Manager- Cincinnati, OH

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc.  EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance.  DeBra-Kuempel combines the expertise of two of the tri-state’s oldest and most innovative companies, providing full mechanical, plumbing, controls, and electrical services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Attend job turnovers with sales/engineering
• Review overall project schedule and generate controls project schedule
• Review engineering submittals
• Attend job meetings and update project team with control tasks, two-week look ahead, milestones, trade coordination needs, punch list, manpower, safety, etc.
• Coordinate engineering/installation commitment dates with controls team
• Review manpower projections with department manager
• Schedule EL/CL to meet the project milestone dates
• Review labor ratios and rates on prevailing wage projects prior to time being entered
• Procure materials and negotiate savings through bulk purchase
• Generate sub-contract SPOs as required
• Coordinate material storage/lift/tools/other project needs
• Act as primary point of contact for project team
• Provide percent complete for each schedule of values line item for monthly billing
• Review all bulletins and field work orders for applicable controls scope changes and report to sales/estimator
• Review EL/CL performance versus estimate and report deviation and corrective action to department manager at 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% minimum
• Review EM/CM orders versus estimate and report deviation to department manager
• Complete job safety assessment monthly
• Ensure that MSDS, company safety policy, toolbox talks, and other safety documents meet project/company requirements.
• Ensure that field installation changes are documented on red line drawings and provide markups to engineering for as-builts
• Ensure that startup/checkout/system operation/graphics are completed to company standards
• Schedule owner training
• Deliver closeout documents and O&M manuals
• Maintain customer relations to ensure satisfaction
• Review final project cost and team performance with department manager
• Evaluate project efficiency and recommend improvements

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.  

• Working hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (additional hours as required).
• 40 hour/week pay cap (unless OT pre-approved)
• Working knowledge of Procore/Trueline reports
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic)
• Excellent relationship building skills
• General sales experience preferred
• Estimating experience is preferred
• Computer skills required (MS Project or equal)
• Scheduling experience required (MS Project, reverse scheduling, manpower loading, etc)
• Must be self-motivated, goal & results oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail
• Must be efficient at scheduling and meeting commitments for multiple customers
• Job duties will be primarily limited to the Greater Columbus area; however, out of town travel may be required

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Construction Management degree or Project Management Certification preferred.
• In lieu of above mentioned degrees, equivalent industry experience may be considered. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• MS Project experience required.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• 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 build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

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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

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