Service Senior Project Manager at University Mechanical Contractors, Inc (UMC)

Starting Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000; depending on experience

Location: Lynnwood, WA

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

General Position Summary:

Develop and manage mechanical service projects through effective communication, client relations, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and forecasting of costs and profitability.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop new business for the Company in line with the Company’s strategy and long-term goals.

2. Develop and maintain client relationships.

3. Be proficient in developing conceptual estimates at an early stage in the project.

4. Communicate and turn over complete, detailed estimates to Service Operations team.

5. Consult with clients on the performance of mechanical system operations, resulting in budget-based projects that meet the client’s needs supporting system performance and energy conservation.

6. Create job estimates and prepare project budgets and proposals.

7. Track all sales leads and opportunities in the CRM (currently Unanet).

8. Estimate and negotiate change orders.

9. Track, forecast, report labor hours and material costs.

10. Buyout equipment, fixtures, specials, and subcontracts.

11. Expedite and track deliveries of materials, fixtures, specials, and equipment.

12. Help track and expedite subcontractor long lead materials and equipment.

13. Maintain working knowledge of accounts (clients), work scope and specifications of projects developed and contracted.

14. Maintain and control documents in compliance with UMC Standards as well as contractual compliance.

15. Supervise Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators including weekly, monthly, and annual coaching, mentoring, and training.

16. Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize and schedule project work including preparation of subcontracts.

17. Create and manage all project schedules in Smartsheet.

18. Review contract drawings, detail drawings and specifications.

19. Effective communication with UMC engineering staff to ensure complete designs as may be required that convey clear scope and scope within project established budget.

20. Provide proactive, clear, and timely communication to team members.

21. Ensure full compliance with UMC Safety Program on the jobsites.

22. Be professional and uphold UMC Core Values.

23. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions.

Skills Required to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

1. Ability to accurately estimate mechanical and plumbing work.

2. Ability to lead and foster a positive working environment.

3. Ability to understand and communicate basic mechanical concepts.

4. Advanced organizational and time management skills

5. Attention to detail – errors & mistakes can result in significant financial losses.

6. Strong written and oral communication skills.

7. Strong work ethic – results driven.

8. Ability to multi-task job responsibilities.

9. Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, MS Outlook, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, One Drive, MS Teams, SharePoint, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint Vista, One Note, and North Boundary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Service Group Superintendent.

Education/ Experience Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

• A minimum of ten years’ experience as a mechanical project manager

• Construction Management or Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering degree desired

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.