Electrical Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) is a key field management position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on multiple job sites of all sizes. This role ensures that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. A major aspect of the position involves providing leadership to the assigned Foreman on each project. The PM stays up to date on all job-related changes and coordinates effectively with customers to ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, the role includes a strong focus on safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety on-site. This position is crucial in maintaining the smooth execution of projects from start to finish, requiring an individual who can efficiently manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and maintain the highest standards for safety and quality. The PM must be dedicated, experienced, and capable of handling complex responsibilities while driving team performance and ensuring successful project outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Project Management and Coordination:

• Review of estimates to ensure all items are covered for a successful project
• Layout Foreman at beginning of each project to ensure Foreman understanding
• Order long lead items, specialty items or needed material upon start of projects
• Coordinate with scheduling throughout projects to ensure proper coverage.
• Oversee and manage all phases of the projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure the project is completed within the allocated budget by effectively managing resources, controlling costs, and monitoring expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans, making adjustments as necessary due to accommodate customer requests, supply deliveries, and personnel changes.
• Estimate & create any necessary Change Orders with costs prior to executing and presenting to Account Executive for customer approval.
• Regularly review completed jobs with the Foreman, Account Manager, and Operations Team.
• Maintaining a positive and ongoing relationship with customer representative to generate additional projects

Team Supervision and Leadership:

• Oversee every jobsite with a focus on safety, quality, communication, and planning.
• Provide feedback and recommend areas for growth and development for Foremen and Field Personnel.
• Continuously improve processes by offering feedback on Foreman performance, focusing on addressing inefficiencies.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and efficiently, and if necessary, escalate to the appropriate personnel and/or department.

Communication:

• Serve as the point of contact for clients, onsite construction managers, and other trade professionals.
• Report project status to upper management, highlighting any issues or delays and providing recommendations for resolution.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification.
• Must be a licensed electrician and have a current OSHA 30 certification, NFPA 70E certifications, and other relevant trade certificates such as MEWP, Forklift, First Aid & CPR.
• Must maintain a current California Electrical Journeyman Card.
• Must be proficient in estimating software to review project estimates and create change order costs.
• Earned a Project Management certification from the Associated Builders & Contractors Institute.
• Must have the experience and expertise to manage large industrial projects, including construction, design, and controls.
• Proven experience as a foreman with expertise in managing multiple job sites simultaneously.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of electrical codes and systems, regulations, safety procedures, and industry standards.
• Must have the ability to identify construction work that falls outside the original scope, document it, and distinguish these items from the regular project with a clear explanation of the differences.
• Must have the ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints.
• Must have excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Must have a strong aptitude in mathematics and problem-solving.
• Must be capable of physically navigating across multiple job sites.
• Must demonstrate a proactive attitude toward making improvements or corrections based on lessons learned from previous projects.

OUTCOME BASED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete projects within the customer required deadline.
• Ensure each project is completed within the allocated budget by effectively managing resources, controlling costs, and monitoring expenses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consistently go above and beyond to surpass the customers’ expectations, ensuring their complete satisfaction with the quality, timeliness, and overall outcome of the project or service provided.
• Must maintain an exceptional safety record with zero incidents or near misses on the job site.