Project Manager/Estimator - Wilmington, DE

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Estimator/Project Manager combination role is responsible for estimating, securing and managing machinery moving and rigging jobs inception through completion. Must be able to estimate and manage one or more of the following work types:

• Small, short duration machine moving jobs; primarily fork, Versa-Lift or simple crane work.

• Mid-size projects installing or relocating multiple items, lines or jobs of moderate complexity and scale.

• Larger, long duration projects such as plant installations, decommissioning, relocations or very large lines or machines.

Responsibilities include estimating, generating lift plans and rigging plans, participating in negotiations, pre-construction, planning, risk management and overall project performance from financial and safety performance, schedule development, procurement, subcontractor management to project closeout. Manage client and stakeholder relationships. Provide exemplary management and leadership of teams and individuals.

• Review plans and other technical documents, answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project, monitor costs and project progress.

• Conduct Pre-Hand-Off Meeting (prior to commencement of the project) & Post-Hand-Off Meeting (post completion of the project) with the operations team ensuring clarity of the scope and expectations, as well as establishing lessons learned.

• Ability to understand contract language and execute project successfully to remain in contract scope.

• Responsible for planning, administering, and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas, such as facilities, operations, or administration.

• Ability to manage assignments which may vary in length, complexity and are multi-phased. Project size ranges from one-day job to 6-month project and may manage 3-8 projects to include bidding, planning, close-out, and spectrum phases.

• Responsible for supervision of staff by providing work direction to individuals that are supporting a project as well as project related time management (Hours) verification/approval.

• Communicate directly with client/contractors/designers/subcontractors utilizing a Request for Information/Quote/Proposal (RF/Q/PI) process concerning project cost, scope of work, staffing, scheduling, and change orders.

• Collaborates with various teams to execute the project management plan; revises & documents plan via a structured change order process as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Prepare project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.

• Responsible for all job site management activities of our crews and subcontractors.

• Work closely with team in all phases of the project and safety professional in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations, equipment, or property damage incidents investigations.

• Must be able to work onsite and travel to client's job site, while directing all activities on the project.

• Work with cross-functional team members to develop detailed project schedule including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on business objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks.

• Facilitate weekly meetings to provide an update on project progress and resolve issues while communicating with team members, stakeholders, and executives.

• Maintain project files in SharePoint to ensure project continuity and historic documentation.

• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct as a representative of MEI and adheres to the corporate mission, vision, and values.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Ability to estimate and manage millwright and/or piping is a plus, but not required.

• Requires a high school degree or GED equivalent. Bachelor's or associate degree in project management, construction management preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

• Five (5) plus years proven machinery moving, construction, project management or construction safety experience is preferable.

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.

• Relies on extensive experience/ judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, supervisory and project management skills.

• Experience estimating and managing rigging and/or machine moving projects described (2 years)

• Experience with job costing, general construction accounting and financial responsibility of projects.

• Project Scheduling - able to use scheduling platforms such as MS Project for large projects.

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and managing basic bid data and construction documents including drawings, technical specifications and contract documents; P&ID's & ISO's a plus.

• Highly self-directed and motivated and works effectively on a team or independently.

• Suitable knowledge including machine assembly, erection, layout, leveling and alignments.

• Must be able to work along aside field technician in assembly and erecting of machine tools.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Ability to negotiate effectively with peers around priority and design.

• Ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict in early stages.

• Ability to regularly participate and contribute to department and team meetings.

• Proficient skills with the MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); some CAD, Blue Beam Revu, SketchUp or similar

• Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint.

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to travel based on Project location.

• Customer focus, manage relationships, passionate about work, strong sense of responsibility.

• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and management skills; open-minded and approachable.

• Grow, lead and develop individuals and teams - work as a team and share knowledge.

• Great attitude!

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.