Project Manager, Construction at Estes Express Lines in Richmond, VA

PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION Location: Richmond, VA, United States Job Summary: • Research, evaluate, recommend and manage technologies and practices that will reduce energy costs such as lighting, retrofits, automatic controls and solar power systems at facilities throughout the country • Manage various general construction and repair projects • Manage various facility maintenance projects as required • Plan and coordinate schedules of maintenance for facilities/buildings • Will carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws • Responsibilities include planning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving issues • Study production and operation schedules and confer with other staff and supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with operation of establishment • Oversee small projects; contract out jobs when applicable. Implement larger projects as directed and coordinated by upper management. • Nationwide travel is required • Regular attendance is required. • This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks. Qualifications: • BS in construction management or engineering; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background • Up to five years’ experience in small to medium projects, general construction project management with emphasis on lighting, energy savings programs and solar power systems preferred • Good organizational and communication skills • Ability to learn on the job and/or experience to read and interpret documents such as building and site plans, safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions, and procedure manuals • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Well versed in MS Word, Excel and Access • Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job • Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct • Must be able to interact well with others • Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting • Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities • Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check • Must be authorized to work in the United States Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job. Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! 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