DeBra-Kuempel · 1 week ago
Service Project Manager – HVAC & Mechanical Special Projects
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDeBra-Kuempel is a leading provider in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. They are seeking a Service Project Manager to develop, grow, and manage the Special Projects group, overseeing a range of projects including HVAC piping, refrigeration, and plumbing.
IndustrialMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion
Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs
Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations
Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field
Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents
Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements
Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman
Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed
Assist field personnel in closeout of project
Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Project Executive with recommendation for resolution
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
Quantitative take-off and computer entry
Prepare scope letters and proposals
Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes
Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department
Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on, industry-specific experience
Basic computer skills
Preferred
Plumbing background
Previous experience with CAD and/or project management software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401k plan with company match
Company
DeBra-Kuempel
With more than 70 years of experience, DeBra-Kuempel is a leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, and the surrounding areas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kris Thorne
President/CEO
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