What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at JF Petroleum Group?
Description
The JF Petroleum Group stands as a premier leader in the North American fueling infrastructure industry, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions for distribution, construction, and service needs. We serve a diverse clientele including retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and emergency power customers.
A JF Petroleum Group Project Manager is an exemplary customer service representative who manages complex, multi-tiered and rapidly changing challenges. A JF Petroleum Group Project Manager is a team player who is responsible for taking the lead role in managing large multi-site programs for National Accounts, while working alongside other Project Managers and Project Coordinators. This role must function with an entrepreneurial mindset and be a resourceful problem solver with a keen sense of urgency. Oftentimes JF Petroleum Group projects intersect with other programs, which means the PM will require cross-program coordination. The PM must be able to think “globally” rather than linearly to accomplish a successful result. The PM is responsible for key metrics, deliverables, and team member performance. Metrics are always measured in real-time in Smartsheet and visible to clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare comprehensive Program Plans including objectives, methodologies, strategies, construction sequencing, and critical milestones.
- Define Project Scope, Goals, and Deliverables across multi-site commercial and retail construction programs.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and financial tracking for construction activities.
- Plan and schedule construction project timelines, accounting for material lead times, site readiness, and trade coordination.
- Maintain current project statuses to provide transparency and visibility to clients.
- Coordinate and manage multiple construction vendors and trades to achieve overall program goals.
- Track vendor deliverables across multi-site commercial buildouts and remodel projects.
- Lead and direct project teams (internal, client-side, and third-party contractors).
- Report and communicate progress of construction projects to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, and necessary documentation with vendors and brands.
- Track issue resolution and ensure timely completion of punch list items.
- Apply best practices from commercial and retail construction to continuously improve project execution.
- Stay current with emerging construction methods, materials, and industry trends.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Project Manager supporting enterprise-wide programs
- Basic knowledge of fuel system assessment, repair, and maintenance
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Preferred experience in commercial general construction
- Preferred experience managing commercial interior remodel projects
- Preferred experience with retail or convenience store construction
- Preferred experience supporting multi-site rollout programs
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience reviewing project invoices, costs, and profitability
- Experience in the Petroleum Equipment industry preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel
- Proficiency with Smartsheet preferred
- Process-oriented, with the ability to adhere to and maintain SLA-mandated performance metrics
- Self-driven professional capable of working independently and managing priorities autonomously
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze data
- Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel out of state as business needs require
- Demonstrated ability to manage and complete a high volume of work concurrently
- Ability to work effectively in an open-office environment with minimal distraction
- Experience analyzing large data sets and breaking them into logical, actionable segments
- Willingness to be cross-trained to support team and business needs as required
- Must meet company employment requirements, including passing a drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR (if driving for company business)
JF Petroleum offers:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability
- Life insurance-company provided
- Bonus program eligibility
- Paid training for field personnel
- Uniforms provided for field personnel
*JF Petroleum Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.