Project Manager - Peabody, United States - The Hiller Companies

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Hiller New England (Peabody) - Peabody, MA

Description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Project Manager.

Hiller offers fire protection and life safety products and services that are preserving lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. For more than 100 years, we have been laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place. We are proud to be on the forefront of technology and innovation by creating adaptable safety solutions. As we continue to grow and expand our life safety footprint, we pledge to keep our customers top of mind while striving to design, install and service the most compliant, reliable systems available.

Position Summary:

• The primary responsibility of the PM is to bring in each project on or under budget by controlling costs as outlined below and forecasting revenue and costs for the life of the project.
• The PM will be responsible for coordinating, managing a portfolio and completing multiple concurrent construction projects of varying size.
• The PM is responsible for attending contractors' project meetings, and maintain accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests.
• Excellent communication skills through interaction with the sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects.
• Responsible for managing change order process from inception to completion.
• Proactive approach to anticipate and identify problems early and implement cost effective solutions.
• Ability to work inter-departmentally with Sales, Superintendents, Foreman and Service staff.
• Assures compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training and closeout documentation.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Duties include assisting proposal activities, attendance in pre-bid meetings, selection of subcontractors, maintain project documentation, manage materials purchases.
• Manage project, change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment promise dates for deliveries, completion dates and other elements as required to control the project inaccordance with approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pick up schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedule.
• Maintain a set of report and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building codes and AHJ's.
• Acts as primary interface for owner/customers.
• Conduct/Attend construction meetings, maintain safety program, scheduling and change order management and project close-out documentation.
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate and as required.
• Coordinates and works with field management to manage resources in order to meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations and finance to provide percentage of completion and cost to complete updates.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years project management experience, with industry specific capability
• Must have a sound and practical understanding of construction and project management and a working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks.
• Must possess good organization and time management skills and be responsible for ensuring that all tasks, action items and QA items are followed through, completed and documented in a timely manner
• Strong budget and cost control management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and/or independently
• Experience in conflict/dispute resolution.
• Must be able to assess construction and service manpower requirements for the various contracts and construction phases
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating & scheduling software

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET II certification or higher preferred

Other:

• Must be to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as working above ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, climbing a ladder, high lift equipment, etc.
• Must possess valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must be able to obtain required clearances for jobs, including background check and drug screen

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

We offer competitive pay and most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with fully vested employer matching funds
• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Company paid training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship and Early Careers programs
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays