Project Manager I Energy

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Cotter Consulting Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Contributes to the success of a client project by assisting with and/or performing project management duties while gaining knowledge of building systems, construction sequencing, and the construction process as a whole.


JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE: Performs project management duties including cost estimating, scheduling, quality management, safety management, and contract administration. Assists with large/complex projects and/or works independently on small projects or projects of low complexity.


SUPERVISION: Work is reviewed by higher-level PMs.


FLSA STATUS: Exempt


JOB DUTIES:

Cost Management

· Under supervision, monitors project costs during all project phases.

· Assists supervisory staff in managing project budget and cash flow analysis.

· Under supervision, prepares and/or reviews cost estimates.

· Learns the contractor billing and change order process; reviews these documents with help from supervisor.

Schedule Management

· Understands the project schedule and works to ensure on-time completion.

· Understands how to create schedules using scheduling software with help from supervisor concerning activity linkage.

· Takes initiative when schedule concerns arise to inform supervisor and work through solutions.

Quality Management

· Assures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.

· With assistance from supervisor, performs design reviews to ensure construction details are quality focused and drawings are coordinated.

· Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met.

Contract Administration

· Understands Cotter’s scope of work for the project and the deliverables required.

· Has an awareness of all consulting contracts associated with the project and the responsibility under each.

· Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports as required.

· Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.

Client Relations and Business Development

· Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field

· Typically requires 2-3 years related experience

· Ability to work at a fast pace, getting work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with standards and policies

· Ability to use a computer, the Internet, word processing and email software.

· CAPM/PMP Certification preferred

· Experience Working in Utility industry preferred


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Flexibility and Adaptability

· Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

· Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.

· Provides examples of shifting from task to task

Learning Oriented

· Shows readiness and ability to learn new concepts, processes, and tools.

· Uses mistakes, failures, and successes as data for future development.

· Makes use of publications, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty.

Oral Communications

· Utilizes techniques to verify that a verbal message was received as intended.

· Uses language appropriate to audience.

· Listens without defensiveness or excessive self-reference.

Teamwork

· Actively participates in team meetings.

· Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members.

· Fulfills personal duties and responsibilities assigned by the team.

Problem Solving

· Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

· Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

· Facilitates reconciliation rather than divisiveness among individuals.

Written Communication

· Produces written materials relevant to own work and department.

· Uses organization's guidelines for writing reports, correspondence, documentation, etc.

· Welcomes and uses feedback/editing assistance.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties in an office setting require the following:

· Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;

· The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

· Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp;

· Close visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, prepare and review data and figures, and view a computer monitor;

· The ability to talk and hear;

· The ability to work in an upper level of a high-rise office building (Cotter Chicago office and some client offices);

· The ability to handle temperature changes consistent with inside environmental conditions; and

· Mental abilities including remembering, reasoning, concentrating to remain on task, reading, problem solving, managing concurrent tasks, and the ability to understand and follow directions.

For job duties that require visiting a construction work site, the following is required:

· Normal color vision;

· The ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;

· The ability to move across uneven surfaces and the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces;

· The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch;

· The ability to stand for sustained periods of time;

· The ability to work in confined spaces and narrow passageways;

· The ability to work in high places; and

· The ability to handle outside environmental conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise levels, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.

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