Description

The KENPAT, N-RG, and Architectural Glass, ELRO Companies are Industry-Leading, Integrated Specialty Subcontractors. We provide design assistance, manufacturing, and installation services for drywall, exterior envelope, commercial glazing, acoustical, and related construction products---delivering the highest level of safety, quality, reliability, and convenience for our customers. In doing so, we provide exceptional opportunities for the personal and financial growth of our employees, business partners, and shareholders. KENPAT stands ready to provide the highest service and skill for your next project.

Our Core Values:

• Customer Focus – Providing our customers with the highest level of service and reliability.
• Innovation – We search for new and better ways to improve our products, processes, and services.
• Integrity and Honesty – Integrity and honesty among our team members and in all of our dealings.
• Quality – The highest level of quality in all that we do.
• Safety – A working environment where all our employees return home safely daily.
• Teamwork – Working together, with our internal and external partners, as a team, in a caring, loyal, respectful, and professional manner while maximizing mutual success.

The Architectural Glass Services Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day project operations and activities of the projects assigned, including vendors, supplies, subcontractors, and site staff; will serve as the main point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and consultants; will maintain and endeavor to improve as-sold project margins by a proactive and methodical operational approach. The Project Manager will execute contract scopes of work while working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure projects are tracked within project budgets and project schedules and supporting the overall organization's goals, values, and mission.

 Post-Award 

Attends post-bid internal turnover meeting with the precon/sales team.

Attends post-bid review meetings with the client.

Visits the site before startup to become familiar with the job site and production requirements.

Finalizes the project schedule and agrees with the COO and the Superintendent.

Schedules and conducts the kickoff meeting with the client and establishes himself as the “point man” for the project.

Works to define field labor needs on assigned projects.

Works to complete the buy-out process and prepare purchase orders for all subcontractors and vendors to establish commitments for project costs.

Works closely with vendors to ensure that the lowest possible buy-out prices are achieved.

Accurately re-measure sold jobs assigned to you, optimize job methodology, and establish an optimized value-engineered budget that improves on the “sold” margin of the job.

Project Business Management

• Attends job site start-ups and assists the Superintendent in the orientation of the crew.
• Visits the job site as frequently as necessary to:
• Ensure the satisfaction of the client
• Attend key project review meetings on-site
• Resolve technical issues with the Superintendent and/or the crew.
• Reviews all project field reporting promptly upon receipt; resolves any problems with inaccurate, late or absent reporting.
• Monitors work performance regarding project specifications and scope of work, and works with the Superintendent to take action to resolve variances.
• Monitors the progress of the project against the schedule and works with the Superintendent to take action to resolve project overruns.
• Reviews the financial status of each project for which he/she has responsibility each week and presents action plans for meeting or exceeding the project profitability anticipated in the original bid.
• Identify entitlements to change orders, and comply with contractual notification requirements for change order requests. Submit change order requests within less than one week of becoming aware of the need for a change order. The Project Manager is responsible for protecting the Company’s interest in the change order process and maximizing the Company’s earnings in this process
• Receives change order requests, and calculates and submits change orders.
• Ensures that change orders are submitted to and approved by the client before the commencement of work.
• Ensures that change orders are properly entered into the project accounting system and tracked.
• Approves vendor invoices and subcontractor requisitions and ensures that the costs are legitimate and charged to proper phases and cost categories. 
• Review all monthly and final invoices to ensure accuracy before presenting them to the client.
• Presents all invoices at the earliest date under the contract to promote prompt payment by the client.
• Review billings with clients before the payment due date to resolve any issues and remove any excuses for late payment.
• Collects monthly and final invoices within the timeframes established by company policy and contract specifications.
• Schedules, conducts, and documents client and subcontractor meetings.
• Ensures that punch list items and quality issues are addressed and managed promptly and effectively.
• Ensures that the project is properly closed out, including return of materials and rental equipment.
• Ensures that the project is administratively closed out, providing close-out documentation to the COO for final sign-off.
• Ensures the proper administration and filing of project documentation, including the project contract, shop drawings, submittals, correspondence, specifications, purchase orders and other related project documentation.
• Maintains a high level of expertise with the company’s project management system.
• Performs all activities as specified on the Project Management Process Checklist for each project, including tasks in all 5 process flows: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing, and Maintaining.
• Discusses all daily work issues with the Superintendent as they arise and elevates issues to the COO as necessary.
• Maintains professional, cooperative relationships with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and clients.
• Complies with corporate policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing and maintaining quality control and quality assurance programs for the field and shop.
• Assists in developing and maintaining project-specific labor tracking.
• Support and promote the company’s safety policy, commitments, and goals.
• Promotes long-term relationships with both existing and new accounts.
• Timeliness and Accuracy in all aspects of work, and a commitment to always continue learning and growing.

Requirements

• BA/BS Construction Management or an appropriate technical discipline.
• 5 years of construction project management experience.
• 2 years of construction field supervision is desirable.
• Computer skills, including at least MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. A knowledge of the company’s software systems, currently Bluebeam, SharePoint, Autodesk, and MS Dynamics, which is on a level higher than the average user in the company, and sufficiently proficient to discharge of the responsibilities of this position diligently and expeditiously.
• Willingness to “roll up his sleeves” and do what is necessary to get the job done.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with human issues with colleagues.
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative team-building relationships.
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in others and shift responsibilities to take advantage of those strengths.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager for Glazing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.