Project Manager - Mechanical

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical projects or on a specific portion of a very large project (up to $5M per year).

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical projects or on a specific portion of a very large project (up to $5M per year).

What You’ll Do

• Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent.
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through coordination with regional department heads and general superintendents.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Brandt’s corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor/control project development through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
• Manage risks. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.
• Attend job progress meetings as required. Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Proficient project management skills, including
• documentation
• cost control
• procurement
• scheduling
• change order pricing
• negotiating
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems
• Ability to be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in stressful situations

What You Bring To The Table

• 4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• Solid experience (3-5 years) and knowledge of construction design, finance, and management
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

YOU Matter



The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end…