Experienced Commercial Project Manager

The Jamar Company is a solution-focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. We deliver dependable, industry-leading results through innovation, safety, and field leadership. Our diverse and passionate team thrives on collaboration, values relationships, and is committed to making a positive impact. We are driven by growth, excellence, and the belief that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives.

Every major project has a moment when the plan meets reality. We’re looking for the person who knows what to do next. As an Experienced Commercial Project Manager
, you’ll lead complex commercial mechanical projects through the real-world challenges of schedules, budgets, teams, customers, safety, quality, and execution — and keep everything moving with purpose.

• Establish project goals and timelines for each awarded project, including defining objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project startup activities, including securing building permits and meeting other project requirements.
• Prepare project budgets, estimates, construction schedules, progress updates, and monthly reports.
• Attend project coordination meetings, as well as owner, contractor, architect, and engineer meetings as required.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and ROI calculations to evaluate project feasibility. Provide input on, and when appropriate, make project-related decisions on behalf of the company.
• Manage site meetings, RFIs, invoices, change orders, and the document control process.
• Track all project costs to ensure projects are completed within budget and approve variances as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and finalization of contractor and trade contracts, ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Manage relationships and communication with a variety of stakeholders, including site superintendents, sub-trades, designers, estimators, and general contractors.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and develop contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Ensure company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are followed at all times, including ensuring safe practices are maintained during site visits.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and regulatory counterparts.
• Actively participate in programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support the overall success of the company and parent corporation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study PLUS five years or more of construction experience in mechanical plumbing/HVAC,
  OR ten years or more of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction, including experience as a project manager, is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the discipline, including system prefabrication and installation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam/Adobe Pro, estimating software, Procore/Primavera or other project management software, and file-sharing systems; strong typing skills required.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and communicate effectively with others.

• This position will report in person to Duluth, MN.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to local and regional project sites and customer locations 15-20% of the time.
• All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

• Safety – You are part of a team that practices safety first in all we do.
• Innovative Culture – Where all ideas are valued and new concepts are encouraged, ensuring continuous growth and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Onboarding – Coordinated support to ensure integration into the company, complete understanding of role…