Project Manager/Superintendent
Full-Time / Onsite
About Us
The Nelson Insulation Company is a leading family-owned mechanical insulator in the Midwest with a commitment to delivering matchless customer service and innovation to our clients, suppliers, and industry partners. With the support of our highly qualified team and industry experts, Nelson excels in all aspects of mechanical insulation for a variety of commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. As one of the largest commercial contractors in the Chicagoland area for the past 65 years, we serve every major industry providing viable, eco-friendly, code-compliant solutions to save our client’s energy, money, and time. Our culture can best be described as dynamic, innovative, and adaptable in a casual, non-corporate environment. Our customers come first, and communication is key – it’s the only way we know how to work.
Job Description
The Project Manager has a successful track record of estimating and managing mechanical systems projects in the commercial, industrial, and/or mechanical sectors. We are seeking an industry leader with effective and efficient communication skills in Indianapolis & the surrounding areas. As the Project Manager, you will provide leadership to our team members in the office and field and serve as an extension of our brand to our clients and to the industry. The ideal candidate should be able to identify roadblocks on projects prior to starting the job and will adapt to a fast-changing environment. This role requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and external stakeholders, and superior organizational skills. Depending on your experience, our pay range is between $60K-80K.
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Oversee projects, handle bidding, estimating, scheduling, and job site supervision
- Attend, record, and document project meetings and assist with the organization of fieldwork
- Make decisions and recommendations that can greatly impact a relationship with the client and the profitability of the project
- Communicate clear and concise information about the project, including scope, specifications, schedule, and safety; and will maintain that same communication throughout the project
- Define the scope, timeline, and goals for each project assigned and estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their work
- Analyze job cost and identify potential issues/concerns
- Review estimates completed by other team members and provide oversight on projects as needed
- Assist in job closeout process and issue project performance reports
- Participate in project review & billing meetings
Essential Skills & Characteristics
- Dedicated & Determined– Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
- Composure – Cool under pressure; can be counted on to hold things together in stressful environments; comfortable in fast-paced work setting
- Technical Skills – Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level
- Informative – Provides timely information to the organization and employees so they can make accurate decisions
- Trustworthy & Reliable – Direct individual who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; confident; admits mistakes
- Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people—up, down, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships
- Organized – Resourceful and takes initiative; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
- Prioritization – Organizes his/her time by top priorities and most important tasks at hand; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal
