Project Manager - Process Mechanical Construction
With a legacy dating back to 1941, Hart Companies stand as a pioneering force in Engineering and Construction, renowned for its expertise in delivering complex projects. Specializing in sectors such as Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Water/Wastewater, Specialty Chemical, and diverse industrial segments, we continue to lead the way in innovation and excellence.
Based in Rhode Island, Hart Companies is a full-spectrum Construction, Engineering, Architectural and Passivation organization with a workforce of over 200 employees. Our projects, spanning from small-scale to those exceeding $100MM, are executed across the United States.
Thriving for over 80 years, we've continuously grown and diversified our clients across a multitude of industries. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of performance in quality, safety, and integrity, delivering unmatched expertise on all projects for our valued customers and clients. We strive for excellence, not only by emphasizing a company culture that accentuates a People Priority environment, but also in the global perception of our work.
Hart Engineering Corporation is seeking a Process Mechanical Construction Project Manager (PM) with a specialized background in high-purity or hygienic piping and equipment systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or microelectronics industries. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of mechanical construction projects with a focus on process piping systems, under the guidance of an experienced Project Executive.
The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in areas such as estimating, scheduling, procurement, submittals, labor coordination, cost tracking, QA/QC documentation, change management, and construction safety. Success in this role requires a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who thinks critically, communicates effectively, and collaborates seamlessly with clients, construction managers, field foremen, subcontractors, and senior project leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Estimating: Review construction drawings and specifications in order to develop estimates and bid proposal for all materials, labor, equipment, overhead, and subcontractor costs. Technical components and equipment associated with Process Mechanical systems require a high level of attention to detail and understanding of design requirements.
- Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules based on the estimate and client requirements. Understanding construction sequence and technical logistics will determine how the project is to be built. Manage the schedule using MS Project and communicate with foreman to track and report real-time progress and changes to the project team.
- Procurement: Write, execute, and manage Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. Review quotes, proposal and contracts with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with all terms of the project. Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment in accordance with the project schedule milestones and communicate with foremen and subcontractors to coordinate their work the project.
- Labor Coordination: Effectively communicate and collaborate the project schedule, procurement, safety, and cost expectations with foremen. Determine manpower loading and forecasts.
- Quality Control: Manage and execute the qualifying procedures and requirements for mechanical projects such as weld procedures and documentation, understand weld inspection, testing procedures, and documents. Confirm compliance of materials and equipment with specifications.
- Change Management: Identify, quantify, and process project scope changes through construction change control processes.
- Safety Compliance: Manage and oversee OSHA construction safety protocol, corporate safety policies, and client EHS expectations. Monitor and recognize compliance and non-compliance in the field through inspections and reviews with foremen and management.
- Reporting: Provide regular communication on project schedule, cost tracking,
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Facilities Engineering, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Relevant trade education and equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Relevant technical education in the construction of process mechanical systems, such as a completed trade apprenticeship, vocational training, or other related technical coursework.
Experience
10+years of experience in construction project management or related roles in High Purity/Hygienic Piping and Equipment in the Pharma, Biotech or Micro Electronics Industries
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop resolutions
- Strong understanding of process mechanical systems
- Combination of regular visits and/or temporary assignments at construction sites, and office-based assignments
- Ability to travel to different project locations within New England as needed.
Hart Companies are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All employment offers with Hart Companies are subject to satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, discretionary driving record review, and drug screening.