Group Project Manager Jobs in Kenner, LA (NOW HIRING)

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of the project and be responsible for managing the project costs, field labor, subcontractors/vendors and delivering a quality, safe and on time project, under budget, exceeding customer’s expectations. First Line ownership/accountability/responsibility of the project(s) – No Excuses. Maintain and act in accordance with the MCC “Core Values” and to “Lead by Example.”

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Champion of project safety. Maintain a safe and secure work environment through maintaining safety meetings, incident investigations and employee involvement.
• Total responsibility of executing a project through the project life cycle.
• Provide key leadership and responsibility for planning and managing the installation of HVAC and Plumbing that meet code & project requirements, under budget and on time installation.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements and operates the project office with the highest business ethics. Ensure the quality of work to corporate standards and project requirements.
• Conduct and document operational project meetings (Hand-Off Meeting, Kick-Off Meeting, etc…) with appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Identify fabrication/manufacturing opportunities and create execution plan with the project team.
• Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor purchase orders and evaluate submittals to reflect contract drawings, specification and estimate.
• Perform project set up, job costing system with labor, material, other and subcontract cost codes. Submit to business unit operations manager for approval.
• Conduct monthly reports and cost reviews, capturing deviations from plan or schedule early and keep all project team members, business unit operations manager and business unit manager informed in order to bring the job in on time and under budget.
• Meet or exceed all financial budgets and labor productivity goals.
• Drive cash flow by establishing front loaded schedule of values, timely & accurate billing, collection of payment and cash management of subs. Responsible for obtaining and coordinating appropriate lien waivers, state notifications and tax documentation as required.
• Responsible for coordinating and quality assurance of project detail drawings.
• Estimate change orders and submit to business unit operations manager (business unit manager) approval prior to submitting to customer. Business unit operations manager (business unit manager) to review with corporate as required per playing field document.
• Daily project requirement include but not limited to: attend jobsites meetings, schedule deliveries, perform project site documentation, review jobsite labor reports with supervision, tool/equipment rental requisition, coordinate job progress, material and consumables requisitions, preparation and tracking of request for information, assist supervision with permitting and inspections, approve vendor/sub invoices, status reports, monthly billings and collections.
• Build and maintain strong customer relations with general contractor, subcontractors, vendors and owner, assuring customer satisfaction with a “can do attitude”.
• Monitor status of Risk Management, including ensuring proper Notice to Proceed, C.O.’s, contracts, Certificate of Insurance and Bonds. Accountable for productivity, safety and theft.
• Identify and develop office and field personnel including APM’s, foreman, superintendent, and field workforce.
• Verification of quality, accuracy, delivery and installation of fabrication and equipment, assuring product meets project plans, specifications and local code requirements.
• Finalize O&M and start-up manuals.
• Coordinate Start-up and commissioning process.
• Call for final inspection certificate.
• Work with supervision to complete punch list and prepare As-Builts drawings.
• Prepare and send Customer Warranty Letter.
• Conduct Owner Orientation as required.
• Collect payments and retainage, close project financials and file& store documentation.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled Employer

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required post-hire.