Project Manager (Columbus, OH)

Job Description

Job Description

Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company. Our goal is to make buildings more energy-efficient through HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems design and installation, maintenance, and repair. We are a solution-based business with a proven track record of saving our clients' money through reduced energy usage while improving their overall carbon footprint. Our team is second to none. Their creativity and dedication to providing solutions for our clients is their #1 priority. Their team-oriented approach to projects is what sets BG apart from the rest of the industry. Our company is built upon the talent and experience of our associates, and we are looking for an energetic Project Manager to join the team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will direct and focus effort, expertise, creative talent, and construction management to all project-related construction & developmental issues from award through completion of the work. This is accomplished with the close participation of the Team Lead, Senior Solutions Manager and the Solutions General Manager.

This position will oversee projects in Columbus, Ohio, and requires occasional travel to the main office in Middleburg Heights, Ohio for meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead with safety first. Partner with the Safety Manager to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety across all job sites for employees and subcontractors
• Serve as the primary client interface, building and maintaining positive relationships throughout the project
• Manage all contractual, financial, and legal requirements of the project
• Monitor and control project budgets to protect gross profit, including:
  • Negotiating and procuring materials, equipment, and subcontractors

• Drafting, reviewing, and revising project documentation
• Negotiating and executing change orders or additional scopes of work

• Oversee project schedules to ensure timely delivery, including engineering milestones, submittal reviews, and construction activities
• Facilitate clear communication with project teams through internal and external meetings, shop drawing reviews, and preconstruction, construction, warranty closeout meetings
• Document all changes in scope, develop pricing, and obtain client approvals in writing before additional work is performed
• Coordinate resources for project execution (labor, equipment, tools, deliveries)
• Provide routine cost analyses and profitability reviews with project leadership
• Conduct bi-weekly onsite safety audits and ensure subcontractors meet safety standards
• Manage commissioning activities for installed systems nearing project completion
• Oversee owner training sessions and ensure delivery of all closeout documents (as-builds, O&M manuals, warranties, commissioning records, etc.)
• Support the department in estimating, procurement, sales support, and other project-related needs
• Attend required meetings with building inspectors and secure system acceptance
• Explore and implement strategies to optimize project performance by self-performing or subcontracting work as needed
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Coordinator, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management preferred
• 5-10 years of construction project management experience, preferably with a commercial/industrial electrical, controls, or mechanical contractor engaged in MEP related work
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification required
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance coverage, and reliable transportation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and construction means and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and/or similar facilities
• Proven skills in subcontractor management, cost control, scheduling, and project documentation
• Must demonstrate core competencies/skills in the areas of customer negotiation, conflict resolution, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; able to foster and maintain positive working relationships
• Must demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions
• High-level proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Procore, Primavera P6) and Microsoft Office Suite. OFCC OAKS software experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with negotiation abilities
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position may operate in a professional office environment, at an assigned office location, and/or on active construction job sites depending on project needs.

• Office environment: Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets). Noise levels are usually quiet to moderate.
• Job Sites: Frequent exposure to loud environments, airborne particles, mechanical equipment, and varying weather conditions. The employee may work at heights, near moving mechanical parts, or in confined spaces. Appropriate PPE is required.
• Travel: Must be able to travel regionally and occasionally out of state; overnight stay may be required based on project assignments.

Physical requirements include:

• Regularly: talking, hearing, standing, walking, reaching, and handling
• Occasionally: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Lifting: ability to lift/move up to 10lbs frequently and up to 25lbs occasionally
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment