What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Mercer Zimmerman?
Do you have an eagle eye for detail? Enjoy the satisfaction of teaming up with others to ensure a project is successfully executed from start to finish? Are you an exceptional communicator, professional problem solver, master of multi-tasking, and organized to a fault? If so, we’d love to meet you to discuss an opportunity in our Wichita, KS branch.
Mercer Zimmerman is the Midwest's largest lighting manufacturer representative agency with offices in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa. We partner with clients on construction projects - large and small - to deliver superior lighting solutions from the industry's top manufacturers. Our mission is to create value for our clients through trust, inspiration, and service.
What you would be doing…
- Be the project leader on the execution of large and/or complex lighting construction jobs.
- Become the resident expert on the job - Review construction documents and research all aspects of the project to ensure specifications are met. Communicate with sales and quotation team to address any questions or inconsistencies.
- Generate submittal documents for approval by the client, addressing any changes required, and resubmitting for revised documents for final approval.
- Lead preconstruction meetings with the electrical contractor to ensure clarity around the project and order accuracy.
- Work with customer service to ensure orders are entered accurately with our manufacturers.
- Coordinate job site lighting start-up activity with MZ's service team.
- Generate regular status documents tracking the progress of the job.
- Close out the job - provide warranty information, create and submit operation & maintenance manuals and ensure that billing has occurred.
We are looking for someone with...
- Construction industry knowledge (preferred).
- Project Management experience (PMP is ideal, but not required.).
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt to changing timelines, while maintaining attention to detail and demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Internal drive with an entrepreneurial nature and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
- Strong personal leadership abilities including meeting management, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and prioritization.
- Familiarity with construction documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, familiarity with software such as Bluebeam/AutoCAD, and an enthusiasm for learning new software programs.
To learn more about Mercer Zimmerman, visit https://mzltg.com/join-our-team/.