Construction Project Manager

Project Manager

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career - and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join a multi-disciplined design and construction management team! The position will be within our Nashville office. This individual must be very familiar with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection system design and construction across various state and local regulations. If you think this might be a good fit for you, keep reading and apply!

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with both internal and external project team members to achieve team deadlines and goals
• Facilitate design and construction process as the Client Representative to plan and manage construction projects by effectively utilizing contractor resources to provide a finished product that meets all aspects of the owner’s specifications and design. This requires the candidate to be able to coordinate and supervise the construction process from design completion to construction completion and close-out.
• Provide constructability reviews during the engineering design phases of the projects.
• Prepare project schedule development Pre-bid and construction through commissioning and close-out via MS Project schedules.
• Assist with developing capital project cost estimates throughout the various stages of the project.
• Assist with developing equipment vendor specifications utilized for bidding and vendor selection.
• Lead Coordination and review/approval of equipment vendor drawings for construction between contractor and design team.
• Develop installation contractor bid packages, including client-specified scope and project documents to support the project funding process.
• Facilitate contractor site bid walks during the bidding phases.
• Facilitate contractor qualification reviews to assist clients in selecting the appropriate contractors for the project.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and our Field Services team on project schedules and reviews during construction.
• Lead weekly construction coordination with contractors and Owner to facilitate schedule review and ensure project is progressing with timely action.
• Lead coordination, review, and response with design team of RFIs from vendors and construction contractors.
• Perform field cost estimating as required, identifying out-of-scope items and providing cost and schedule impacts to complete the necessary found work.
• Direct the completion of projects on time and on budget.
• Work with relevant jurisdictional authorities during the permitting process and ensure that all applicable inspections are completed during construction.
• Lead project closeout activities at project completion.
• Identify critical spare parts that need to be purchased and on site based on vendor recommendations and client’s requests.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Project.
• Ability to work in a customer-focused, team-based environment.
• Understanding and skills in assessing a customer’s requirements/needs in the field.
• Effective communication and impromptu problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: <50%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.