Project Manager

The basic function of the Project Manager is to manage the assigned jobs from initial customer visit and job bidding to completion of the job, providing direction, organization, and the resources required to complete the job at or under budgeted projections. The Project Manager is required to attend pre-bid meetings and travel to the jobsite as needed.  Reporting relationshipsThe Project Manager reports to the Director of Construction. The positions reporting to the Project Manager are:Job ForemanPipefitter/WelderPipefitter/Welder AssistantResponsibilitiesEducation: Technical/vocational training in refrigeration technology. On-the-job training is acceptable in lieu of technical or vocational training.Experience: Experience in industrial refrigeration processes and on-the-job training.Certification: Must ensure that R. E. Lewis is licensed to perform work in the states in which he is bidding jobs. Must have a valid driver's license.Duties and responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager include, but are not limited to:Attend scheduled meetings with customers and potential customers.Estimate the costs of materials and labor involved in potential projects.Coordinate crew schedule with customer to ensure that work can be completed with minimal inconvenience.Determine the necessary materials, supplies, and equipment for the job; order and schedule delivery to the site.Manage activities of the assigned jobs through delegation to the Project Assistant and Job Foremen under his direction. Monitor actual versus estimated costs incurred through daily written and verbal communication with the Job Foremen.Daily communication with the Director of Construction discussing each job's current status.Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communications with customers to ensure customer satisfaction with the projectManage multiple job sites and multiple Job Foremen.Accurately maintain all paperwork timely.Manage job foreman evaluations, job payroll and expenses, materials, equipment, and supplies purchased, safety meetings, and accident reportsEnsure enforcement of job safety procedures.Help train new Assistant Project ManagersWork with and review drawings from the draftsman.Any other responsibilities as assignedMake regular trips to assigned projects for start-up, ongoing job review, and project close-out as necessary.

Created: 2025-05-09