Hybrid Commercial Project Manager presso Complete Fence

Description

Job Title: Commercial Project Manager 
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) 
Location: Hybrid - This role is based at our Batavia, IL headquarters with a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.
Industry: Construction
Reports to: Sr. Commercial Project Manager
Seniority Level: Experienced
Supervisory Responsibilities: None at this time
Salary Range: Starting salary from $85,000 annually, with additional consideration based on experience and qualifications 

Applicants must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.  

Summary of action: Our Project Managers are the pulse of our commercial team. This person’s diligence and customer relationship capacity must be top tier. They must plan early and often to ensure departmental success.

Mission and Values: Our employees must embrace our company’s core values, focus, and be mission-minded toward our vision of creating abundant opportunity through shared victory.  They must approach each day with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence and with undying grit.  We seek to employ good folks who show their unpretentious, selfless, fun, and gracious ways from their core. 

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain a “pulling system” vs. a push from sales (Be involved at 70%/certainty threshold)
• Establish and maintain a handoff procedure that works.
• Rapidly negotiate and navigate submittal process to procure materials to save costs and ensure project is ready to go on time.
• Build and maintain 14-day, 30 day and annual schedule and forecast.
• Recruit and maintain appropriate labor to support revenue.
• Maintain and foster relationships with unions.
• Ensure customer communication early often and consistent.
• Deliver on time, under budget and above expectation.
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable: Your team of direct reports.
• Meet or beat goals on jobs and for department: Revenue, margin, and budget.
• Accurate and timely forecasting, progress communication and final turnover to accounting
• Identify, negotiate, execute change orders as necessary to protect and enhance budget.
• Collect, organize, act on and disseminate accurate and current project information to supers, crews, and management team.

Desired outcomes

• P&L variance to budget (project) Goal +5-10%
• Revenue Goal $16-20M
• Average labor cost per foot by crew Goal 22% or less (or <5-10% of labor budget)
• Customer satisfaction Goal >80%
• Misfires/Whiffs Goal < 1 every 2 weeks
• Crew set up for success rate > 90%rget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, or equivalent amount of industry experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with online project management software like Teamwork, Asana, or Monday.com.
• Experience in the fencing industry is a plus.
• Professional certifications in project management or construction management (e.g., CAPM, CCM) are a plus.
• Understanding of basic computer technology.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at the level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must maintain regular attendance and exhibit positive and professional conduct.
• Capable of completing work accurately and thoroughly with minimal supervision
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to customers and employees and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be self-motivated and be able and willing to learn and acquire knowledge in the field on an ongoing basis and grow and develop as a professional through personal development, ongoing education, and on-the-job experiences.
• Must be able to follow industry safety rules and adhere to company and contractor standards.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong direction, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Well-organized
• Innovative
• Comfortable with conflict resolution.

EEO(Equal Employment Opportunity)/AAP(Affirmative Action Plan) Statement: 

Complete Fence provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  The company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated during the application process and post-hiring employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type is not tolerated.