Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest: Project Manager I

Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. CECM remains within the Commonwealth family, so you’ll continue to benefit from the same company culture, support systems, and commitment to excellence that have defined us for decades.

With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!

What We Offer:

Employee Ownership: As employee owners, a key component to our company culture is that every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.

Work-Life Balance: We understand how important work-life balance and personal wellbeing are, which is why we’re committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both—because when you thrive, we all do.

Benefits: Qualified employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.

Mentorship: Each new team member is paired with a mentor who provides guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience and beyond.

Career Development: With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.

Leadership Development: Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.

Position Summary: Assist lead Project Manager with organizing and controlling project activities through communicating risks, opportunities, and current state of the project.

Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the preparation, review and maintenance of purchase orders, submittals, invoices, subcontracts, timesheets, requests for information, change orders and all other project management paperwork.
• Responsible for all aspects of work orders, making sure they are complete and concise.
• Assist in administrative duties relating to project management and estimating as required.
• Understand project billing schedule and provide input for timely billings.
• Monitor time entered into remote time entry application for accuracy.
• Support estimating efforts as required.
• Work with customers on completing all required forms.
• Assist with material requisition pricing and accounts payable/receivable departments as needed.
• Exemplify, promote, and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery
• All other duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office
• Detail-oriented with drive to accomplish set goals.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0-5 years of construction project management experience preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience on a case-by-case basis.

Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.