Construction Project Manager
Atlanta, GA 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Position: Construction Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Id: 1217
# of Openings: 1
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Since 1948, the Orr family has employed a talented team of associates who are committed to ORR Corporation's mission of protecting people, property and the environment. Today ORR Corporation supports its associates across the country by promoting its core values that include safety, integrity and respect. Since 1948 ORR Corporation has provided its associates with vision and direction in a "family first" environment.
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SUMMARY
This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of our employees. We are seeking a Construction Project Manager. The position will be based in or around the Atlanta, GA market and role is eligible for relocation assistance.
This role will have cost control and project/service executive responsibilities for all aspects of operations within the Fire Protection Marketplace. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
  • Ensure all associates embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.
  • Implement and review Job Safety Analyses (JSA) as the field environment dictates. All work is to have a daily JSA.
  • Conforming to the company's and customer's safety protocols and communicating all requirements to associates and subcontractors involved with the project.
Financial
  • Track and control costs for any project supporting the company's gross margin objectives.
  • Forecasting revenue generation and completion schedules.
  • Manage scope and schedule changes, including analyzing the impact on the project's schedule, resources, costs, and sell price.
Operational Excellence
  • Manage projects for the Fire Protection systems group.
  • Manage the scope, schedule, budget, and communications necessary to implement construction project jobs successfully.
  • Coordinate the activities of Project Superintendents and subcontractors in completing project-related tasks within the Fire Protection and Construction marketplace.
  • Communicate with customers, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the completion of required project tasks.
  • Oversee and coordinate the completion of various other project activities, including but not limited to permitting, design reviews, submittals, training plans, invoicing, project schedules, customer & management required updates, etc.
  • Conforming to and ensuring associates are adhering to the company's quality system.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Work with internal functions and customers to obtain agreement on the initial project approach and schedule and when managing changes.
Personal Development
  • Understand the technical aspects of the product lines and applications to make informed management decisions.
  • Ensure that you receive training on applicable products and skills that relate to and enhance your Project Management abilities
  • Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Post-secondary education in related technical or business fields.
  • Five years experience with Project Management in the Construction Industry. Experience managing, leading, training, and developing a team, including service technicians and project coordinators.
  • Experience with Fire Alarm projects preferred.
  • Professional Project Management Certification preferred.
  • Other safety certifications preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Understanding of complete project management concepts
  • Understanding of electrical aspects of the Construction Projects being managed
  • Understanding the basics of the products and services in the fire protection industry
  • Ability to coordinate the activities of project administrators and subcontractors in the completion of projects and project-related tasks
  • Understands technical drawings and can interpret in order to foresee and anticipate how other trades impact overall scope of the job
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to control and manage costs using basic accounting and finance principles
  • Requires judgment and analytical ability, as well as strong problem-solving skills
  • Organized with familiarity of daily submittal requirements in a Construction PM role
  • Strong computer aptitude with ability to utilize formulas in Excel, create Gant charts, etc.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a bent toward being assertive with the confidence to interact with other tradesman and high level personnel with the General Contractor
  • OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred)
  • Understanding of the basics of fire protection codes and standards preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Needs to report on project site daily (location south of Atlanta airport)
  • Requires occasional extended walking or standing, stooping, or bending
  • All associates must pass a drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle report.
  • May require occasional travel to other customer or job locations (between 20-50%)
  • Occasional exposure to two or more of the following: Moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and air pollution.
  • May involve exposure to light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. This position visits various industrial facilities and may encounter areas containing industrial hazards.
Once you land this position, you'll get to enjoy:
  • Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company's greatest asset.
  • Being part of something you can be proud of - making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
  • A growing company with a stellar reputation in our respective industries.
  • A culture that is fun, family-oriented and entrepreneurial.
  • Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Equal opportunity employer/ Veterans/ Disabled

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ORR Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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