Project Manager - Commercial Service

Since 1921, MB HAYNES Corporation, in Asheville, NC, has provided solid, stable careers for many good people. As market leaders, we have enjoyed tremendous growth through the years, and we are poised for even greater growth in the future. We believe in our tag line, Quality, Commitment & Character all day, every day. If you are looking for a professional environment to both further your career and be a part of something great, become a member of our 100% Employee Owned MB HAYNES family.

Position Summary:

The project manager oversees commercial HVAC projects. The manager will be responsible for seeking out projects to bid and responding to general inquiries from new and existing customers. They will estimate, submit bids, handle contract documents, work with field supervisor and field workers, work with administrative staff and others in the department to successfully complete the projects, oversee change orders and billing, all duties required to complete projects safely, efficiently and profitably. The manager will be responsible for the project from cradle to grave.

• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize and direct activities related to construction projects within the trade. Solicit services to new customers, review public information advertisements for job bidding, bid/price projects/ change orders, contract negotiations, write contracts, obtain permits, manage day to day project management, call customers regarding late receivables, assemble close out documents, report to work as scheduled in proper attire.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Work with Company Administration to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect companys interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.
• May requisition supplies and materials to complete project.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients.
• Check job related vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness. Approve or modify invoices prior to submitting to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling.
• Assign workers to construction sites to work on specified projects or work with division dispatcher, if applicable, to properly staff project.
• Manage subcontractor performance.
• Encourage a high degree of trust and loyalty with end user customers, sub-contractors and vendors.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of administration, management, trade materials, methods and tools.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools.
• Knowledge of public safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem-solving.
• Ability to coordinate own and others actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal English sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidential information.
• Have approximately 15 years of experience in the mechanical and general construction industry, the last 5 of which were at a level that required extensive project management work.
• North Carolina H1 and H2 License holder is preferred.
• Associates degree in mechanical field or bachelor degree in related field is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing walking and driving.
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, high visibility vests and masks.