Coatings Project Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC Location: Phoenix, AZ Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Loenbro Southwest is seeking a Project Manager for our Industrial Coatings Division. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of our industrial coating projects, from initial scope to final completion, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards. This role involves managing budgets, timelines, and milestones, coordinating with various teams, and acting as the primary client contact.

About Loenbro:

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication, and our vertical market focus spans all industries. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex, so that our clients gain clarity and control in construction and maintenance. We do this by taking full ownership on every interaction, delivering multi-scope project excellence, and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners as we enhance and maintain your critical infrastructure. We have a national presence but a local approach—so that every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. Through their relationship with us and the One Loenbro model, our customers can simplify, control, and succeed in the everyday.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate directly with the Pre-Construction Department.
• Define the project objective and perform due diligence on what is needed to clearly define the project goal.
• Communicate project goals and provide oversight to the Project superintendent and site management team.
• Identify and gain support of all Stakeholders. (GC, Owner, Engineer, Special Inspections)
• Develop a “Project Schedule” which formally documents the project parameters, including the project objective, resources, and timeline for project completion.
• Develop key project milestones and manage the project to the milestones.
• Present key coating projects' cost and schedule updates to executive management on a monthly basis.
• Participate in the interview process of hiring hourly staff.
• Manage and execute change orders when needed.
• Utilize RI project management system for tracking schedule, reporting progress and monitoring actual man-hours for performance measurement and cost management. (3-week look ahead)
• Assess risks and develop contingency/recovery plans.
• Monitor and coordinate resources through Project Superintendent / PE needed to perform work.
• Coordinate with Procurement / Site Materials Management to ensure all materials are available on site, communicate with the Project Superintendent when required to ensure management of materials is set up with laydown areas and storage facilities as required.
• Coordinate with the Safety Department to ensure all Company policies/procedures are followed, and all team members are fully aware of the applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure all required inspection and testing requirements are defined; audits are occurring as required and turnover packages are developed as per the Client / Contract requirements.
• Create an environment that highly motivates the team to work together.
• Develop and deliver key project documents designed to communicate progress billing to Senior Project Administrator and follow up with Client as required for any delayed invoice payments and progress billing requests.
• Clearly communicate expectations with all associated disciplines during construction hand-off meetings, weekly scheduling meetings and project close-out.
• Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts.
• Assist in obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
• Oversee submittal process.
• Conduct a pre-construction meeting with each subcontractor.
• Coordinate project review at completion of the project and ensure all warranty requirements are complied with.
• Work with the team to track and report coating material utilization and the manner of application to ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Possesses a strong understanding of industrial coating, their applications, and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to do the same in Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in creating and managing Gantt charts.
• Valid driver license.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Our Core Values

LEAD with Values:

• Live with Integrity – We do the right thing and do what we say, in every Interaction - and practice stewardship to car for the communities where we live & work.
• Exceed Expectations – We anticipate customer needs, deliver Innovative solutions, and dedicate ourselves to creating outcomes that make a real difference.
• Act with Urgency – We take action, adapt seamlessly, and keep projects moving without compromising quality - because our customers priorities are our priorities.
• Deliver Excellence – We combine our passion for quality, our Industry expertise, and our eye for Innovation to make excellence our standard.

Guided by core values, grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro maintains and enhances the industrial infrastructure that betters our families, customers, and local communities.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.