Electrical Project Manager:

Job Summary/Overview:

• The Electrical Project Manager will plan, bid, execute and supervise residential, commercial and industrial projects ranging in values and scope to meet objectives and to ensure project delivery within budget and on time. Will be experienced in initiating projects, planning delegating, managing and risk mitigating.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet with top management, Business Development, Service Managers and customers to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs

• Capable of understanding construction documents including drawings, standards and specifications

• Develop detailed project plans and execute projects to the standards set by Schwickert s Tecta America

• Work within hard bid, negotiated, design-build, and construction management type contracts

• Ensures all NEC codes, federal, state, county, city regulations are met and permits acquired

• Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed

• Ensure material and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule

• Research the general market pricing of materials and labor costs, estimated production times and follow the project timetable without compromising the quality and the customers specifications

• Monitors project performance to ensure timely delivery

• Manage all financial aspects of projects through ongoing job forecasting

• Oversee pre-job meetings to ensure successful handoff to the field employees

• Identify and assign project tasks based on the skill sets, experience and strengths of staff members

• Set clear goals and expectations of Superintendent & Foreman on projects

• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and quality standards

• Compile and submit project status reports to customers and management

• Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement

• Negotiate and resolve all customer concerns

• When necessary, estimate change orders for projects

• Manage all jobs closeout procedures

• Conducts post project reviews to determine areas for future improvement

• Process customer invoicing promptly, including contract and time & material projects

• Approve invoices and material slips

• Report all issues with are or may be detrimental to the well-being of the company

• Read and comprehend complex instructions, business correspondence and memos.

• Capable of writing professional correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one conversations or group presentations to customers, vendors and/or sub-contractors as well as other employees of the company

• Work with other departmental managers and Business Development to meet company and departmental goals and objectives

• Promote and develop sales, sales leads and maintenance/service agreements. Coordinate with department Service Managers and Business Development

• Other tasks and responsibilities as required to maintain efficient department operations

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Experience independently and effectively estimating and project managing in the construction industry is preferred

• Two-year degree in related field preferred

• Experience with electrical conceptual estimating, common code requirements, negotiated and design/build estimating preferred

• Must be familiar with a variety of electrical field s concepts, practices and procedures including the technical ability to understand and interpret Electrical Codes, Life Safety Codes, NFPA, Uniform Building Codes and Lighting Systems where applicable

• Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Excel and other relevant applications. Good computer skills & knowledge using Word & Outlook

• Good sales skills

• Excellent leadership skills to enhance team productivity and standards of work produced

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and strong conflict management skills

• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments

• Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives

• Ability and willingness to work non-standard schedule at times including nights, weekends and holidays as/if required

• Have a clean, neat and professional appearance

• Clean motor vehicle record and background check

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Schwickert's offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc. This position includes a commission incentive program.

Since 1906, Schwickert s Tecta America has been serving commercial building owners and residential homeowners across the Midwest. With locations in Mankato, Minneapolis and Rochester, MN, Schwickert s provides integrated products and services to the upper Midwest region in the areas of Design/Build, Mechanical Plumbing & Piping, Mechanical Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Electrical, Roofing and Architectural Sheet Metal.

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