Traveling Project Manager

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them. Today, we’re one of the largest interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S., with offices throughout the country and a reputation for excellence.

Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere.  Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical; dental; 401k; voluntary benefits; disability; life insurance; paid vacation, holiday, volunteer & sick time; paid parental leave; student loan paydown program; and EAP.

E&K (a CDM company) is expanding to include multiple work locations across the United States.  We seek Project Managers who can relocate to major construction work sites to manage planning, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of major construction projects in partnership with general contractors.  Possible locations include Boise, Idaho; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Terre Haute, Indiana; Byhalia, Mississippi and Billings, Montana with company paid relocation, housing, transportation and per diem for the duration of the project.  Duration of work projects could be 6 to 12 months.  These positions are eligible for profit sharing bonuses based on company, project and individual performance. 

Responsibilities:

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned direct reports.
• Conduct employee 1on1’s, and performance reviews.
• Develop an annual department and individual Plans of Action with goals consistent with Unit Plan of Action, company strategic initiatives and profit objectives.
• Develop department training programs for personnel.
• Cross-train in all department tasks.
• Cascade effective and proficient communications to supervisors, co-workers, and direct reports.
• Manage the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of multiple projects.
• Provide management oversight for all phases of project(s) including coordinating field staff, materials, equipment, submittals, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications, creating, and maintaining schedules, financial management, review and pricing of change documents and budget/cost reviews and re-estimates.
• Responsible for taking actions necessary to ensure a profitable and successful project.
• Identify and implement opportunities that result in overall project enhancements.
• Attend customer events.
• Attend on-location worksite meetings as required.
• Monitor project budgets and resources allocations.
• Responsible for Subcontractor set-up and paperwork maintenance as applicable.
• Responsible for setup of QA program for the project.
• Contract management: including, but not limited to updating contract drawings and specifications, RFI and change management (i.e., ASIs, bulletins, RFQs) and submittals.
• Establish project budgets, monitor costs and report results to the entire project team.
• Provide monthly forecasting and all cost reporting for assigned projects.
• Provide accurate material lists to the Foreman and Purchasing Manager for ordering materials.
• Monitor project schedules and provide timely responses to revisions issued.
• Calculate unit costs based on quantity of material installed, hours worked and labor dollars.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Participate in Oversight Committees.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Display position & company core competencies.
• Intentionally lives out the companies Mission, Purpose & Values.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and operating software.
• Ability to read detailed (blueprints) plans and specifications.
• Knowledge and working experience of construction industry products and accompanying trades.
• Experience with Construction Estimating.
• Knowledge and proficiency with company specific scopes of work and Project Management systems.

E&K is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.