
Sr Project Manager - Sheet Metal
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively helps train and mentor fellow Team members (Project Managers and Project Engineers) to become successful at performing their job duties and to help advance their careers
- Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for larger major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
- Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities
- Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural and mechanical drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
- Ensure that project operations comply with design specifications, submittals, and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations
- Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement, as appropriate
- Authorize issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders and approve contractor invoices for payment
- Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
- Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
- Represent Baker Group in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
- Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Accurate daily time and equipment reporting
- College degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR
- 10 years minimum work experience in the related industry
- Construction knowledge required
- Valid driver’s license
- Good vision and hearing
- Solid organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of contract language
- Crisis management skills as well as personal management skills
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Computer skills … basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible w/both tasks and working schedule
- Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity
- Normal office conditions
- Exposure to weather, heat, cold
- Wet/humid
- Exposure to dust/fumes
- Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
- In proximity to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to electrical shock
- Working in high/exposed places
- Noise intensity – Loud
- Computer
- Calculator
- Tape measure
- PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety Hi-Vis vest, safety shoes)
- Clothing: business casual and/or job site attire as appropriate