Project Manager - VHV

Client: VHV

Position Title: Project Manager

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Location: Winooski, Vermont or West Lebanon, New Hampshire (there is flexibility to work at either location)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Anticipated hiring range: $95,000 - $115,000

At VHV, everyone works for one another. VHV is 100% employee-owned, which means the organization is made up of many owners, but more importantly, one collaborative team. When you join VHV, you work for a company that is invested in people, teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and safety. You also work for a nationally recognized mechanical contractor that provides highly innovative solutions for customers. Providing that level of service for 75 years has earned VHV a reputation for superior quality throughout the Northeast. VHV has offices in Winooski, Vermont with additional offices in Littleton and West Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for providing oversight and direction for assigned projects to ensure they are completed in a timely, safe, and profitable manner. The Project Manager establishes project objectives while working closely with the Project Foreman to ensure the crew is working effectively and safely. The position will ensure customer concerns are understood and addressed in a way that creates lasting goodwill. The Project Manager collaborates with the Foreman to keep projects on budget and to ensure projects meet or exceed VHV's quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Management:

Analyze and understand project scope of work, blueprints, building codes, and specifications to determine work details.

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards while ensuring compliance with company policy.

Coordinate the review and approval of submittals for the project.

Work with Project Foreman to ensure the most efficient use of assigned manpower, tools and other resources.

Review weekly labor analyses to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.

Act as a coach and mentor to the Project Foreman to assist them in motivating the crew while maintaining a high level of employee morale.

Discipline employees when required using verbal or written methods while ensuring timely reporting to the HR Department.

Ensure vendors and subcontractors are meeting project requirements to ensure they are not negatively impacting the project.

Create goodwill with customers by listening to their concerns and doing whatever is necessary to meeting their needs or resolving their concerns.

Assist in creating and maintaining a diversified work environment that is harassment free and complies with VHV's company policy and all State and Federal regulations.

Budget:

Participate in monthly financial reviews to project estimates of overall job financials.

Submit progress billings on or prior to the required dates as listed in the project contract.

Work with Foreman to efficiently manage manpower to meet or exceed budget.

Ensure that miscellaneous materials are not over purchased to avoid an excess of leftover materials at the end of project.

Proactively work with the Foreman to identify when the project is exceeding budget and formulate a strategy to rectify.

Must understand and be able to identify when scope of work is outside the base contract.

Draft and track all change orders with the customer or GC to ensure all work performed or requested outside of the original scope is being documented and charged accordingly.

Administrative:

Coordinate material and equipment release, tracking and delivery with project team.

Attend job site and office meetings as related to assigned projects (i. e. , turnover meeting, GC meetings, closeout meetings).

Ensure that Foremen are submitting accurate weekly timecards to accounting by end of day on Sunday.

Actively participate in employee evaluations and provide timely feedback to employee.

Work with Foreman to generate punch list at end of project and set dates on when items will be completed.

Understand and report all issues or concerns that may fall under VHV's harassment policy.

Quality:

Create a team environment to meet or exceed VHV's project schedule while maintaining a high level of quality.

Ensure sure work is thorough and accurate and meets the specifications of the project.

Safety:

Work with VHV Safety Coordinator and Foreman to ensure client and GCs safety protocols are being adhered to and maintained.

Perform Safety walkthroughs while on site and report any items of concern to the appropriate party including VHV Foreman/Employees, GCs and Customers.

Understand the correct use of all safety equipment.

Wear and maintain the required safety equipment at all times.

Create a team environment to meet or exceed VHV's safety program.

Ensure the job site is maintained in a neat and orderly manner to avoid any possible safety hazards.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Educational history that includes Construction Management is preferred.

Manages and resolves conflicts constructively and in a professional manner.

Be a coach and mentor/trainer to Foremen and crew.

Must possess strong practical problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in conformance with all company, customer, and government safety regulations.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, architectural drawings and related construction documentation.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of mechanical constructions systems.

Ability to plan, organize and direct activities related to the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities and systems.

Be able to review contracts and prepare and negotiate revisions with GC or customers.

Commitment to VHV's Core Values: Know & Do What's Right, Committed to Improvement, and Team Focus

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Mike Smith, Strategic HR Business Advisor. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP, and our client do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.