Project Manager

Job Summary

Old Dominion Firestopping is seeking a proactive and organized Project Manager to lead projects from start to finish. In this role, you’ll oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, ensure safety compliance, and deliver high-quality firestopping solutions that restore required fire ratings for through-penetrations and joint applications. You will work closely with customers and project teams to maintain profitability, efficiency, and strong relationships, all while upholding our commitment to quality and safety.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

• Supervise and direct overall project activities including planning, coordinating, and meeting critical project milestones.
• Ability to effectively resolve problems that may arise.
• Supervise, lead, and support a small team including a Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager. Provide technical direction and professional support to team, as well as ongoing, timely, and constructive feedback. Consults with Director of Project Management and HR as needed concerning complex or escalated personnel matters.
• Work alongside safety department to ensure a zero-accident work environment.
• Ensure project tracker and other project-specific documents are organized and updated.
• Review turnover documents from the estimating team and oversee the development of a turnover binder for the Construction Manager.
• Review and provided feedback on construction submittals prepared by Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers; complete and forward finalized submittal to clients.
• Maintain submittals after turnover, documents (drawing) logs, and project tracking mechanisms.
• Review and complete specification compliance based on the approved submittal.
• Review project schedules and provide feedback to Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager concerning necessary changes.
• Through regular site checks and reporting, manage the project quality control plan, communicate specific systems and materials best suited for the project, and ensure scope work is being completed. Represent the company in meetings with clients, subcontractors, and important project stake holders. Lead and effectively communicate the company’s portion of scope.
• Effectively manage client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with and technically assist field personnel assigned to project.
• Follow up and follow through on time sensitive tasks and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Price, submit, negotiate, and follow through on change orders in a timely manner and update the change order log.
• Review and oversee the submission of After-Action Review (AAR) documents.
• Provide clear communication and data concerning why the company is winning or losing on a project at time of completion.
• Manage all project billing; ensuring projects are cash flow positive within 90 days of start.
• Evaluate and manage project risk.
• Manage inventory of company assets assigned to projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate with external vendors.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers/Superintendents regarding project labor needs and production.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Director of Project Management regarding the progress of projects by preparing and regularly updating project progress reports.
• Participate in internal Project Manager meetings.
• Learn and develop working knowledge of additional business entities with the intent of managing multiple businesses on singe job sites.
• Create and support a Team environment within the project management team.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree with 5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or another related field with 3 years progressively responsible construction experience; or
• Any similar combination of education and experience as listed above.
• 2 work experience managing project budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with customers, vendors, managers, and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and meet customers’ expectations and requirements.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on error prevention.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve complex issues.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to identify and meet customers’ expectations and requirements.
• Must be a proactive self-starter, problem solver, and effective team player.
• Excellent knowledge of rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to use Bluebeam and/ or On-screen Takeoff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or an equivalent certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  
  

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.