Project Manager - Midwest Region

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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee advanced technology projects from inception to completion in our Northern Illinois region. The Midwest region's base of operations is located in Southern Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of construction management processes. This role requires effective communication with customers, coordination of project activities including management end-to-end prestart up, commissioning and start-up processes pertaining to delivery of new or retrofit refrigeration facilities to satisfy contract requirements. Along with the afore mentioned duties, this role will verify facility operations in alignment with owners’ project requirements, as well as managing, planning, coordinating, and developing integrated site-specific activities. The successful candidate will be required to travel for the duration of the project. If the successful candidate is not local to the area, travel or relocation for the duration of the project is required.

• ssential Duties & Key Responsibilities :
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents (including contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Support Pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate expectations of contract and scope.
• Establish and manage punch list prevention plan and related Commissioning deficiencies with project team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery and to ensure fully compliant project.
• Implement policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule, contractual obligations, and deliver fully compliant project.
• Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams for MEP scope to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are successfully completed and follow plans.
• Comprehensive understanding of major milestones, client / General Contractor (GC) contractual and trade partner / GC obligations, and risk management.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client.
• Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agent, and project staff to achieve project schedule.
• Create, manage iterations, and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, cleaning, and site inspections. Commissioning schedule should include thorough and sequenced plan of activities and minimize critical path.
• Manage equipment vendors adherence to QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start-up (Energization). Establish checkpoints to ensure documentation and installation quality prior to moving to next phase of Commissioning.
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate forward plans and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development and population of online equipment database to ensure consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
• Oversee development and population of Quality and Closeout dashboards associated with projects; review weekly to identify trends and notify vendor, trade partners of issues to correct.
• Arrange for third-party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate and / or facilitate Quality and Commissioning related on-boarding of new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program with minimum of 10 years of General Construction experience as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer, Superintendent, or related position including Professional Engineering and Trade specific work
• Minimum of 5 years of Commissioning experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities associated with Commissioning process
• Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, including Construction Quality Management, highly recommended
• Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequence of operations, MEP scopes of work and project schedule
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes.
• Travel required.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth within our organization while contributing to impactful construction projects. If you are passionate about building excellence and leading teams toward success, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education :

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience :

• General Construction Management : 10 years (Required)
• Commissioning Process : 5 years (Required)
• MEP Systems : 5 years (Required)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Milton, WI 53563 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Milton, WI 53563 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel :

• 100% (Required)

Work Location : In person