APi Group Wounded Warrior Development Program

Program Description: This development program was designed to assist wounded veterans in their transition to civilian employment, specifically a specialty construction project manager. Selected (best qualified) wounded veterans will experience an approximate 12-month developmental rotation program with up to three different APi Group companies (in diverse specialty construction industries). Additional development will be provided through formal educational and certification opportunities. These rotations will expose participants to the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform in a project manager role. At the completion of the program, veterans will be placed in one of APi Group's operating companies within the United States. It is likely that veterans will not immediately assume full project manager duties / title upon completion of the program. Most program participants will need to acquire additional experience before given complete project management responsibility.

While structured, this program is also intended to be flexible. The duration of the program can be shortened, should a company offer, and the veteran accept, an offer of employment during the rotation process. Additionally, it is possible that the veteran might identify a different career preference (e.g. designer, sales, etc.) during his / her rotational experience. If this were to occur, APi Group would be willing to consider altering the development program in order to support that preference.

Rotations will be conducted in the Minneapolis / St, Paul, MN area. Therefore, relocation to the MSP area (for the duration of the development program) is a requirement. Veterans will have input as to their permanent employment placement at the completion of the program.

Project Manager (PM)

Description: PMs have direct P&L project responsibility. They are responsible for total delivery of the project, in accordance with established criteria. Depending on industry discipline, he / she will be responsible for: Accepting bid packages and assist in the creation of creating bid proposals; project scheduling; planning, project progress review; expediting; inspection, project safety and quality control. PMs are responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating costs, profits, and financial measures of the project. PMs will organize and manage all the elements involved in construction: Safety; labor; temporary / permanent materials; equipment; utilities; time.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct long range project planning and scheduling
  • Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
  • Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
  • Ensure proper staffing on each project to produce maximum productivity
  • Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
  • Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner
  • Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
  • Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
  • Review drawings and assist/lead during field check stage of the project
  • Forecast future manpower requirements
  • Oversee work of subcontractors
  • Ensure work complies with codes and permits
  • Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
  • Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
  • Participate in evaluation of completed jobs
  • Maintain historical records of all functions for future use
  • Conduct /in pre / post-project planning / reviews
  • Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers
  • May also conduct estimating and design functions

Requirements:

  • High desire to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the position.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to use logic / reason to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives and identify appropriate approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with sensitivity to deadlines.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Strong ability (and inclination) to effectively build relationships with staff at all levels within the organization.
  • Hard working, self motivated, flexible and results oriented.
  • Effectively model a high level of ethics and integrity.

Developmental Rotations:

Development will be focused on project management fundamentals, to include:

  • Scheduling
  • Design
  • Project Planning
  • Project Finance
  • Estimating / Bidding
  • Codes
  • Quality Control
  • Risk / Safety / Contracts
  • Basic industry knowledge