Construction Operations Team Lead

Job Summary: Manages a group of project engineers and project managers and works to develop their skills, setting them up for success in their current role and long-term career growth. Oversees and coordinates various aspects of construction operations for defined department to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

Responsibilities: Financial Planning: Actively participates in budget planning for the department. Engages with department leader to make accurate bid decisions. Regularly evaluates estimates and forecasts for own projects along with their assigned team. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of leading indicators coupled with a firm approach for quickly addressing for a successful outcome. Develops, reviews, tracks progress and owns the performance of projects for the assigned team. Operations Management: Champions the best practices in their work and with their teams. Works to make improvements to the best practices as needed. Accountable for the success of the team’s projects ensuring they achieve stated financial, safety, and client satisfaction goals. Engages in other projects that support the organization. Drives improvements and success. Project Size and Complexity: Manages own projects and oversees project managers working on complex jobs that have been awarded to the department. Client Relationship Ownership: Owns client relationships with key decision makers. Coaches team on building their networks and relationships with current and future clients. Partners with leadership on identifying potential projects, leads, or relationships critical to building a strong pipeline of projects. Responsible for all contract reviews with their teams. Provides accurate and clear contract review direction to team members. Acts as a confident reviewer and negotiator of contract language. Keeps the company out of claims. Demonstrates firm understanding of tasks required to be successful in the event of a claim. Mentorship: Supports team members by actively sharing knowledge, best practices, and insights. Identifies and communicates training and performance challenges to leadership. Preferred Experience Industrial Refrigeration project management experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with project management experience in HVAC/R, plumbing, piping, or other mechanical construction industries will also be considered. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success leading complex mechanical construction projects and is interested in applying that experience within the Industrial Refrigeration industry. Gartner provides internal and external training opportunities to expand the selected candidate’s knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and industrial refrigeration systems.

Requirements: 10+ years in project management, 3-5 years of senior project management experience Bachelor's Degree in STEM field or related area Moderate Travel We Offer Competitive industry compensation Company vehicle or vehicle allowance Paid vacation and holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing Life, AD&D, and dependent life insurance Wellness program with lifestyle spending account Health club reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Continuing education and professional development opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities within a stable, established company Prepaid legal services Gartner Refrigeration, Inc.is an EOE, including disability/vets. Gartner Refrigeration, Inc. participates in E-Verify.