What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Sterling Engineering?
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
- Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
- Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
- Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
- Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
- Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
- Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering or related field
- 5-7 years of construction management and/or engineering design experience
- Previous experience leading design/build industrial, cold storage, food & beverage, advanced manufacturing, or data center projects strongly preferred
- Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project