Envelope Project Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Building Envelope division. The role encompasses the full project lifecycle, including business development, estimating, financial oversight, and site coordination. This position requires strong leadership, technical proficiency in envelope systems, and the ability to manage projects in remote locations.
Responsibilities
- Manage full project lifecycle (estimating to closeout)
- Oversee project budgets and financial forecasting
- Coordinate logistics for remote site operations
- Lead and mentor project teams and superintendents
- Ensure compliance with safety and design specifications
Required Skills
- 5+ years of Project Management experience
- Specialized knowledge in building envelope systems
- Proficiency in project management software
- Strong business development and estimating skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Full-Cycle Management: Direct building envelope projects from initial business development and estimating through to final project completion.
- Financial Oversight: Protect the organization's financial interests by managing project budgets, executing timely progress billings, coding invoices, and generating accurate monthly forecasts.
- Contract & Risk Administration: Review contracts to mitigate risks and ensure all construction adheres to design specifications, approved budgets, and schedules.
- Logistics & Site Coordination: Orchestrate complex logistics, including material takeoffs, equipment transport to remote locations (via barge), and crew travel/accommodations for site turnarounds.
- Team Leadership: Coach, mentor, and evaluate direct reports and site superintendents to ensure high performance and strict cost control.
- Documentation & Compliance: Diligently process RFIs, Site Instructions, change orders, purchase orders, and shop drawings. Ensure all testing, inspections, and closeout documents (including As-Builts and manuals) are finalized and submitted.
- Health & Safety: Actively promote exceptional building practices and rigorously enforce OH&S standards across all project sites.
- Planning & Communication: Develop and maintain project schedules while facilitating transparent communication with senior management, clients, and subcontractors.
Qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional Project Management experience, with a specialized focus on building envelope systems.
- Project Execution: Proven ability to successfully navigate and manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Business Acumen: An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong capability for business development, estimating, and tender management.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid IT literacy and a strong aptitude for utilizing project management and financial tracking software.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.