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Project Director (Granite City, IL)

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Project Management team. We are a design engineering, fabrication and self-perform mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, Piping, and Plumbing systems. With offices in Granite City, IL, St. Louis, MO and Nashville, TN, icon has a diverse portfolio of clients extending across 42 states, and internationally in Mexico and St. Croix. Our team designs projects to be built for market sectors which include healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional.

We are looking for a Project Director to join our Project Management department at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for the position of Project Director will be someone who has 8 + years of experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Director or in a similar role. They will be someone who is personable, has high energy, and brings a strong sense of leadership, direction, and commitment to our projects.

Primary Responsibilities for icon’s Project Director include:

• Monitoring and ensuring projects underneath the Director meet financial goals and are reported regularly to executives.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients (Owners, General Contractors, Vendors and Subcontractors).

• As the project progresses, reviewing the key indicators for schedule, work plans, and labor productivity.
• Managing and leading teams on complex mechanical projects involving HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical pipe systems from start to finish.

• Assuring site safety/quality compliance by ensuring all safety/quality requirements are met.

• Coordinating with the Design and Engineering Team to build a plan for project success/scope.
• Reviewing construction documents and giving information to the project management team.

• Scheduling project meetings with the internal/external project team.
• Reviewing and providing guidance in development of advanced project schedules for contracted scope.

• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to successfully manage the performance and goals for the team.

• Actively taking part in company strategic planning meetings and initiatives.

• Collaborating with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive current/future projects.

Primary Qualifications for icon’s Project Director include:

• 8 + years of experience as a Project Manager in Mechanical Construction (HVAC, Piping, and Plumbing is a plus) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or proven working experience in Construction Management is required.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, ProCore, BlueBeam, P6 is preferred, Viewpoint is preferred, and Autodesk is a plus) – overall strong computer skills are preferred.
• Proven working experience with estimating and the ability to utilize this knowledge to complete estimates for change orders and be able to extract estimated hours to build a resource-loaded schedule.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Possesses a strong personal commitment for long-term and meaningful goals.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you are ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution, please apply today!

Compensation and Benefits include: Experienced Based Salary, Employee Stock Ownership Program, 401K with Discretionary Company Contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Gym Reimbursement, Discretionary Annual bonus’, and Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

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