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Bureau Veritas

Director of Special Projects Supervises: No Summary: Works with assigned team(s) of Inspectors and plan reviewers responsible for conducting a range of trade specific inspections and plan reviews on ...

Uasys

Director, Special Events

Little Rock, AR · On-site

The Director plans, executes, manages and coordinates all special events for Institutional ... years of project management experience to include 3 years of special events, advancement ...

idler

Special Projects Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $250K/yr

As a Special Projects Operator, you will own end-to-end execution of these programs, from scoping ... You will be accountable for delivery quality, timelines, and contributor performance, with direct ...

Bureau Veritas

Special Projects Coordinator

Plano, TX · On-site

Director of Special Projects Supervises: No Summary: Works with assigned team(s) of Inspectors and plan reviewers responsible for conducting a range of trade specific inspections and plan reviews on ...

RaceTrac

Manager, Special Projects

Atlanta, GA

The Manager, Special Projects is responsible for managing strategic and cross-departmental ... direct reports preferred. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Excel, Visio ...

RaceTrac

Manager, Special Projects

Atlanta, GA

The Manager, Special Projects is responsible for managing strategic and cross-departmental ... direct reports preferred. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Excel, Visio ...

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Special Projects Manager

Limbach Holdings, Inc.

Burlington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

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Job description

Who We Are...
Since our founding in 1901, Limbach's primary core value has always been: We Care.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging for our employees, our We Care culture, and our industry as a whole.
Limbach Company LLC, a subsidiary of Limbach Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: LMB) is an integrated building systems solutions firm whose expertise is the design, installation, management, service, and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.
We engineer, construct, and service the mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, building automation, electrical and control systems in both new and existing buildings and infrastructure. We work for building owners in the private, not-for-profit, and public/government sectors.
Our vision is to create value for building owners targeting opportunities for long term relationships.
Our purpose is to create great opportunities for people.
We carry out our vision and purpose through a commitment to our four core values...
  • We Care
  • We Act with Integrity
  • We Are Innovative
  • We Are Accountable

The Benefits & Perks...
(Available on 1st Day of Employment)
  • Base Salary - $120,000 - $140,000
  • Full portfolio of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Industry-leading 401K plan with company match.
  • HSA, FSA, and life insurance offerings.
  • Flexible work schedules with a focus on work/life balance.
  • Robust learning & development program.
  • Career pathing flexibility.

Who You Are...
As Special Projects Manager, you will be responsible for managing and operating the Special Projects in accordance with annual operating and growth objectives.
This Position...
Some examples of the work you might do includes:
  • Assumes responsibility for achievement of the department's annual sales and operating income goals.
  • Prospects and establishes new customers by promoting the key capabilities of the Company.
  • Partners with Limbach Collaborative Services (LCS) to perform reviews for value engineering opportunities and develop complete scopes for design-assist or design-build opportunities.
  • Provides input on prospective new work and collaborates on cost estimates for selected projects.
  • Writes bid scope proposals, obtains bid bonds/insurance certificates, and completes customer bid forms.
  • Reviews bid documents, performs material, labor, and equipment take-offs for trades as required.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings and project walk throughs to gather information pertinent to site conditions.
  • Contacts customers/contractors during the bid process to obtain a commitment to perform proposed work.
  • Executes new contract implementation with customers with the goal of securing repeat, future business.
  • Tracks and analyzes the department's accurate job cost, monthly forecasts, billings, and cash collections.
  • Assembles all necessary documents, estimated information, and calculations into final bids.
  • Conducts a thorough bid review with peers/management prior to the submission of the project proposal.
  • Submits project proposals and participates in proposal presentations on an as-needed basis.
  • Attends scope review meetings, and offers value engineering and breakout pricing, as needed.
  • Breaks down cost estimates into manageable, measurable segments that allow for accurate cost projections for the lifecycle of a given project.
  • Trains, develops, and provides feedback to direct reports to facilitate successful attainment of team objectives and adherence to the Required Project Standards (RPS) of the Company.
  • Executes HR-related decisions (promotions, salary adjustments, corrective actions, etc.) for direct reports.
  • All other duties as assigned.

What You Need...
  • 5-10 years of hands-on, industry-specific experience required.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in effective collaboration and communication (both written and verbal).
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
  • Capacity to leverage interpersonal skills to develop and enhance business relationships.
  • Ability to travel locally up to 50% of the time to meet customers, attend meetings, entertain, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree [in a construction-related field] or equivalent preferred.
  • Extensive HVAC or plumbing background preferred.
  • Previous experience with CAD and/or project management software preferred.

Conduct Standards:
  • Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
  • Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations.
  • Cultivates and promotes the "Hearts & Minds" safety culture.
  • Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we act with INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE).

Work Environment:
  • This position operates primarily in a professional office environment, and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.
  • Work tasks may occasionally necessitate travel to local job sites, which means intermittent exposure to the conditions typically associated with a construction site.

Physical Demands:
  • In performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, talk, stand, hear, perform repetitive motion, and possess an appropriate degree of both visual acuity and manual dexterity.
  • This is considered a sedentary work position, which means possible exertion up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Limbach Facility Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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