Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager - Battle Creek, Mi

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food, life sciences and parcel. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.

EAD Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager responsible for coordinating and supervising the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, ensuring that the project is completed on schedule and within budget, while working with a multi-disciplinary team and satisfying the client.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-disciplined project teams comprised of engineers, vendors, subcontractors, owners, suppliers, and any other project stakeholders throughout the execution of the project(s).
• Establish and nurture professional relationships with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to timelines.
• Review and approve construction-related proposals, subcontractor invoices, and project-specific documents.
• Interface with client representatives, architect/engineers, and other relevant parties to facilitate construction activities.
• Conduct constructability reviews, evaluate site arrangements, and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols and standards.
• Participate in evaluation of construction bids, recommend selections, and provide input on subcontractor schedules.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead large-scale, multi-disciplined projects, ensuring project profitability and client satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with senior-level client project sponsors, addressing concerns and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Prepare project reports, including utilization, profitability, critical path analysis, and project metrics.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, offering expertise in scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Actively participate in marketing efforts and support business development initiatives.
• Adhere to safety standards and practices, promoting a culture of safety throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as required to support project success.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or related field
• 10 years of construction experience
• 5 years of experience in a supervising or managerial role
• 3 years of project management experience
• Proven track record of managing projects in excess of $5 million.
• Have a working knowledge of the cost of goods and services
• Have a demonstrated ability to solicit, evaluate and manage the price, schedule and quality of objectives of individual projects
• Understand the sequencing of work and the strategy of creating effective project schedules
• Understand project cost control and change order management
• Have the ability to prioritize large volumes of complex work to meet established deadlines
• Must possess OSHA 30hr certification
• PMP certified or committed to obtain it within 12 months
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Proven leadership ability and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and problems solving skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Possess dispute resolution skills
• Proven safety knowledge and skills
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license

Working Conditions:

• Office, plant, or client site environment*
• Regularly works in outside weather conditions
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs and/or work in confined spaces in extreme conditions
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration
• Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals*
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud*
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs*
• Periodic weekend, holiday or evening work as needed
• Travel is required

*EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans