What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Lead Project Manager position at CarolinaPower?
Role, Function & Organization
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for the safe, profitable, and efficient execution of multiple complex electrical projects, ensuring high levels of customer and employee satisfaction. This role provides advanced oversight of safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance across projects, while supporting sales growth and identifying new business opportunities. The Lead Project Manager plays a key role in driving operational consistency, supporting project execution across teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, aligning all activities with the company's mission and values.
At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Project & Financial Management:
Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Occasional travel to various work sites, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for the safe, profitable, and efficient execution of multiple complex electrical projects, ensuring high levels of customer and employee satisfaction. This role provides advanced oversight of safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance across projects, while supporting sales growth and identifying new business opportunities. The Lead Project Manager plays a key role in driving operational consistency, supporting project execution across teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, aligning all activities with the company's mission and values.
At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Project & Financial Management:
- Oversee financial aspects of projects, including costs, billing, collections, and forecasting, to maintain profitability
- Monitor accounts receivable and working capital to support positive cash flow
- Evaluate project goals based on labor, materials, and equipment resources; develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and performance
- Ensure projects are executed on time, on budget, and within scope in accordance with stated business requirements
- Drive sound Project Management methodology, including project planning, resource planning, forecasting, and the use of standard project management tools and artifacts
- Coordinate with business leaders and project teams to support effective project prioritization and resource alignment
- Manage and support change order processes and pursue additional work opportunities during project execution
- Forecast weekly goals; analyze and adjust factors that affect results for maximum efficiency
- Facilitate continuous process improvement to increase field productivity and consistency
- Share manpower, resources, and tools across branches and departments as needed to support project success
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers; ensure high-quality service is consistently provided
- Take prompt action to resolve customer concerns or complaints
- Survey customers to achieve minimum satisfaction ratings and follow up on feedback for continuous improvement
- Support business development efforts by prospecting for new business leads through interaction, networking, and customer engagement
- Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
- Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
- Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
- Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
- Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.
- High school diploma/equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or related OR significant relevant work background
- Extensive experience, preferably in the electrical construction field
- Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and budget processes
- Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to apply innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize employee performance
- Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers
Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Occasional travel to various work sites, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.