Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompensation PackageThe approximate base salary range is $55,000 - $75,000 (Incumbent’s final compensation is determined on experience, knowledge, abilities, etc.).Performance Bonus & Profit-Sharing Bonus.401k + Company Match.Open Vacation Policy.Paid Holidays.Paid Parental Leave.Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability.Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Employee Licensing.Job Summary
As a design/build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities, Dennis Group’s Administrative Project Managers (Project Controllers) are a pivotal part of our design/build project execution team. Our industrial projects are complex and require a significant amount of coordination to be successful. Administrative Project Managers (APM) are responsible for providing administrative project management services in support of all planning, engineering, billing and construction activities. As an APM you will interact frequently with our project managers, architects, and multiple different kinds of engineering staff. APMs are guided by Dennis Group corporate principles to be responsible and trustworthy; be fair, honest and respectful; to build relationships through competence, trust and reliability; to deliver value; and to conduct yourself as a professional and represent the company well. Typical responsibilities will include but not limited to: ResponsibilitiesProject accounting, budgeting and cost management (invoices, payment, different client billing types, data, formula usage, audits, etc.) Understanding of project management budget worksheets, including Cash Flow, Hours, and SOV Tabs. Interacting with clients as needed Working independently for most projects Setting up and tracking multiple currencies on a project budget Working with project manager in the creation of the budget, including fee management and engineer hours Auditing project budgets against the PFT for lump sum projects Understanding time and material invoicing requirements and how to review Understanding how to make corrections and cross currency invoicing within the ERP Managing third-party relationships with vendors and suppliers Preparing and administering third-party agreements involving understanding brokerage requirements, negotiations, and contract modifications Understanding process of requesting vendor payment and working with project manager to release Establishing workflows with project manager and train project team Preparing and managing project bid packages / documents and pre-bid processes Creating of all project templates including bidding and procurement templates Procuring project services and equipment (rentals, PPE, etc.) Preparing and maintaining project reports and logs Developing and maintaining project schedules Preparing permit applicationsProviding construction management team jobsite setup support Coordinating project close-out activities (vendor final invoicing, reconciliation, etc.) Promoting continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners Researching administrative project management best practices Supporting talent growth within our organization Handling complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advising subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounterRequired Education Skills and ExperienceSuccessful APMs at Dennis Group are highly organized, professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. In addition, you have:A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Business management or similar (preferred). 4-7 years of experience working for a Construction, Engineering or Architectural firm 4-7 years of experience in project budgeting, scheduling, third-party agreements, and project reports and logs. 4-7 years of experience in coordinating project efforts from bid packages to close-out activities. 3+ years using excel daily - must be proficient more than a beginner and must have experience with formulas, pivot tables, charts, macros, etc. Proficiency in MS Office (daily use, proficient, easily capable to learn new functions)Strong multi-tasking skills An ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent responsibilities A strong attention to detail Familiarity with MS Project, as well as Deltek, Viewpoint and Timberline are a plus. Travel requirement - All new hires should expect to spend some time in both the office and the field during their first 18 months for training and development purposes.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.Travel RequirementUp to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.About UsWe plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompensation PackageThe approximate base salary range is $110,000 - $160,000 (Incumbent’s final compensation is determined on experience, knowledge, abilities, etc.). Performance Bonus & Profit-Sharing Bonus.401k + Company Match. Open Vacation Policy. Paid Holidays. Paid Parental Leave. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability. Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Employee Licensing.Job SummaryProject Managers are Dennis Group’s primary client contact through the entire project delivery process, from design concept through bidding, construction, and start-up. As a Project Manager, your responsibility is to ensure each project’s scope, cost and schedule are successfully met. Our projects are designing and building food and beverage process facilities (industrial projects). The design/architect teams, engineering teams (multiple), and construction teams are housed within Dennis Group and the project manager is actively interacting with each group to ensure the success of the project. Project Manager’s mission is to provide project management and execution expertise for clients through the entire project life cycle. Project Managers also play a vital role in our client relationship management program. As such, having the requisite experience, skill set, and character to successfully support our sales and marketing activities is an essential aspect of the role. This role requires excellent leadership, organization, and time management skills as you will wear many hats at once. Those finding success in the role typically have a technical background - which they apply daily - and are professional, self-motivated, and energetic with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Typical responsibilities include but not limited to:ResponsibilitiesWorks autonomously on specific tasks Managing projects from planning through commissioning including developing key success criteria for each project and ensuring the success criteria are achieved Assisting with the development of project scope, budget, schedule, and critical path elements Develop RFI Prepare purchase/work authorization. Maintain client SharePoint site Managing in-house and consulting design teamwork product Establishing design criteria; reviewing design and construction phase documents Managing permit, code and regulatory approvals Develop preliminary procurement plan (preparation of bid packages, bid tabulation, writing of purchase orders and subcontracts) Assemble and evaluate potential project bidders Define kick-off meeting agenda Determine project definition deliverables Coordinate all project communication Develop project outline specifications Develop conceptual layout – understanding of facility personnel and materials flows, critical adjacencies Develop medium engineering services proposal Manage bid process fairly and professionally and review and approve bid packages Maintain “Outstanding Items Needs” list Maintain Project Meeting notes Develop and implement lessons learned for project Develop and issue monthly reports Determine project permitting needs Update project forecasting tool monthly Review and approve engineering deliverables Develop preliminary construction cost estimates – site and building Define project assumptions / exclusions Review and approve monthly supplier invoices and client billing Develop and maintain submittal and RFI processes Develop preliminary PM/Eng/CM/Start-up support cost estimate Facilitate and manage food safety risk assessments Organizing construction trades and administering subcontracts Managing project budget and expense approvals Managing contract and change order administration Overseeing equipment installations Providing on-site supervision and coordinate design team on-site support activities Facilitate project interactive planning sessions Refine and update budget forecast Finalize procurement plan Managing project punch-list inspection Assembling and maintaining complete project records and close-out documents Facilitate and manage client and 3rd party design reviews Interfacing with client, working in client facilities and construction sites. Utilize multiple software programs (MS Office, CAD, Navisworks, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.) Researching project management best practices Supporting talent growth within our organization Required Education Skills and ExperienceDegree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering 4-7 years of experience within a design-build, General Contractor company working with multiple in-house engineer disciplines, architects, designers, etc. 4-7 years of experience with MEP industrial construction projects, preferably food and beverage or pharmaceutical projects. 4-7 years of experience with Building construction, Project scheduling, Construction estimating, and Construction Safety. 4-7 years as a Project Manager with proven track record of successful project management and demonstrated success delivering numerous projects delivered on time, meeting requirements, with high team satisfaction. Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and other design software Familiarity with sanitary environments is a plus Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines Must meet overnight travel requirement of not less than 50% (overnight travel of 70-120 nights out of town annually) of any given time of the year Our projects are located throughout the United States and Canada, and this is a position that you will need to work collaboratively with owners, A/E teams, subs, building officials, etc. regularly at the client’s facilities and construction sites. Overnight travel requirement will be not less than 50% of any given time of the year. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. At times, standing and walking the jobsite over rough terrain can be expected Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.Travel RequirementOur projects are located throughout the United States and Canada, and this is a position that you will need to work collaboratively with owners, A/E teams, subs, building officials, etc. regularly at the client’s facilities and construction sites. Overnight travel requirement will be not less than 50% of any given time of the year.About UsWe plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompensation PackageThe approximate base salary range is $130,000 - $190,000 (Incumbent’s final compensation is determined on experience, knowledge, abilities, etc.). Plus Performance Bonus & Profit-Sharing Bonus.401k + Company Match. Open Vacation Policy. Paid Holidays. Paid Parental Leave. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability. Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Employee Licensing.Job Summary
Project Managers are Dennis Group’s primary client contact through the entire project delivery process, from design concept through bidding, construction, and start-up. As a Project Manager, your responsibility is to ensure each project’s scope, cost and schedule are successfully met. Our projects are designing and building food and beverage process facilities (industrial projects). The design/architect teams, engineering teams (multiple), and construction teams are housed within Dennis Group and the project manager is actively interacting with each group to ensure the success of the project. Project Manager’s mission is to provide project management and execution expertise for clients through the entire project life cycle. Project Managers also play a vital role in our client relationship management program. As such, having the requisite experience, skill set, and character to successfully support our sales and marketing activities is an essential aspect of the role. This role requires excellent leadership, organization, and time management skills as you will wear many hats at once. Those finding success in the role typically have a technical background - which they apply daily - and are professional, self-motivated, and energetic with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Typical responsibilities include but not limited to:ResponsibilitiesWorks autonomously on specific tasks Possesses sufficient expertise in both building and process systems Capable of being the direct client contact and lead project manager on large projects Managing projects from planning through commissioning including developing key success criteria for each project and ensuring the success criteria are achieved Developing project scope, budget, schedule, and critical path elements Develop RFIPrepare Purchase/Work AuthorizationsMaintain Client SharePoint siteTrain and mentor junior project managerPropose new business to clients including developing proposals and leading presentations to new clientsManaging in-house and consulting design teamwork product Establishing design criteria; reviewing design and construction phase documents Managing permit, code and regulatory approvals Develop overall procurement strategy and plan (preparation of bid packages, bid tabulation, writing of purchase orders and subcontracts) Assemble and evaluate potential project bidders Define kick-off meeting agenda Determine project definition deliverables Single point of contact for all project communicationDevelop project outline specifications Develop conceptual layout – understanding of facility personnel and materials flows, critical adjacencies Develop large engineering services proposal Manage bid process fairly and professionally and review and approve bid packages Maintain “Outstanding Items Needs” list Maintain Project Meeting notes Develop and implement lessons learned for project Develop and issue monthly reports Determine project permitting needs Update project forecasting tool monthly Review and approve engineering deliverables Creates accurate project cost estimates – site and building and production sytems Define project assumptions / exclusions Review and approve monthly supplier invoices and client billing Develop and maintain submittal and RFI processes Develop accurate PM/Eng/CM/Start-up support cost estimate Effectively understands how to bid and estimate engineering manhours Facilitate and manage food safety risk assessments Creates project risk matrix Review and approve at-risk design or construction proposals Organizing construction trades and administering subcontracts Managing project budget and expense approvals Managing contract and change order administration Overseeing equipment installations Providing on-site supervision and coordinate design team on-site support activities Facilitate project interactive planning sessions Refine and update budget forecast Finalize procurement plan Managing project punch-list inspection Assembling and maintaining complete project records and close-out documents Facilitate and manage client and 3rd party design reviews Interfacing with client, working in client facilities and construction sites. Utilize multiple software programs (MS Office, CAD, Navisworks, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.) Researching project management best practices Supporting talent growth within our organization Help with interviewing candidates for open positionsRequired Education Skills and ExperienceDegree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering 8+ years of experience within a design-build company working with multiple in-house engineer disciplines, architects, designers, etc. 8+ years of experience with MEP industrial construction projects, preferably food and beverage or pharmaceutical projects. 8+ years of experience with Building construction, Project scheduling, Construction estimating, and Construction Safety. 8+ years as a Project Manager with proven track record of successful project management and demonstrated success delivering numerous projects delivered on time, meeting requirements, with high team satisfaction. Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and other design software Familiarity with sanitary environments is a plus Must meet overnight travel requirement of not less than 50% (overnight travel of 70-120 nights out of town annually) of any given time of the year Our projects are located throughout the United States and Canada, and this is a position that you will need to work collaboratively with owners, A/E teams, subs, building officials, etc. regularly at the client’s facilities and construction sites. Overnight travel requirement will be not less than 50% of any given time of the year. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlinesPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. At times, standing and walking the jobsite over rough terrain can be expected Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.Travel RequirementOur projects are located throughout the United States and Canada, and this is a position that you will need to work collaboratively with owners, A/E teams, subs, building officials, etc. regularly at the client’s facilities and construction sites. Overnight travel requirement will be not less than 50% of any given time of the year.About UsWe plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
