Project Manager

Project Manager

Overview:

St. Gabriel, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our client’s team.  Our client is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions tailored specifically for sports facilities and outdoor recreational spaces.  The Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of lighting projects for sports facilities and outdoor recreational spaces.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with experience in the lighting industry or related fields.  This individual will be a member of the Operations Department and will be involved in all aspects of current projects and estimating.  The role covers all areas of project management including project planning, cost management, time management, quality management and contract administration.

Essential Duties:

• Complete take offs of projects and gather estimates from suppliers
• Develop a cost-effective project plan and schedule to complete the project on time and within budget. Manage revisions to the plan as required
• Work closely with the project coordinator to ensure material purchases are executed within schedule and budget constraints and material is delivered on time
• Coordinate work of installers and subcontractors working on various phases of a project. Ensure they understand work scope, schedules, and budgets
• Conduct routine site visits
• Support other Project Managers and estimators as needed
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, plans and specs to ensure specifications and regulations are followed and appropriate construction methods are applied
• Report to owners and GCs on installation progress, issues and any necessary project modifications required or requested
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Confer with superintendent, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and installation problems
• Conduct light level audits post installation
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of construction sites
• Continually evaluate open backlog for future labor and equipment requirements. Take appropriate action to ensure skilled resources are available when required. Consider alternate approaches to satisfying resources needs (i.e., use of sub-contractors)
• Lead by example in quality, hard work, safety, organization, attitude and adherence to company policies and procedures. Be the face of the organization while in the field

Requirements/Skills:

• Able to generate and follow a project plan/schedule and make adjustments as required to achieve job completion target dates.
• Able to schedule and multi-task
• Working knowledge of the sports lighting industry, installation process, and general construction
• Able to read plans and specs from job drawings and specs
• Able to plan and organize a team effort. Passion to motivate, lead and boost team morale
• Strong focus on cost productivity, installation quality and safety
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Capacity to handle the pressure of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Enjoy serving as a trainer, coach and mentor to job superintendents, project coordinators, estimators, and installation crew
• Excellent reasoning, problem solving and math skills
• Excellent communication skills –written & oral
• Effective time management and logical decisions-making ability
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; AutoCAD; Google Earth; and various internet search tools
• Out of town travel to job sites is required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate construction sites for extended periods
• Capable of lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and inclement weather
• Agility to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated structures as needed for site inspections
• Visual acuity to review architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment during site visits and inspections
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone or radio while on-site
• Stamina to maintain focus and productivity during long workdays or periods of high activity
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and schedules
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites as required

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.