Project Manager

Job Description

At HWP, we power communities from the ground up. As a full‑service underground and overhead electrical utility contractor, we specialize in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient infrastructure solutions that keep energy moving. Our team brings deep expertise, a commitment to quality, and a relentless focus on safety to every project—whether we’re installing complex underground systems or maintaining critical overhead lines. HWP is built on integrity, craftsmanship, and the drive to exceed expectations, project after project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Project manages small and large commercial electrical projects
• Responsible for making decisions in such a way that risk is controlled and uncertainty minimized.
• Responsible for all assigned projects to ensure budget, schedules, materials, sub-contractors and crews are on target and profitable.
• Monitors overall quantity and quality of work performed on all assigned jobs.
• Ultimate responsibility for the review and approval of all expenses for each assigned job; ensure they are applied to the proper job and phase code.
• Provides guidance and direction to the billing department as needed, e.g. provides schedule of values, answering questions on applied costs or billing requirements per the contract.
• Oversees process for changes orders and other circumstances changing the scope of work and payment for such changes.
• Monitors contract compliance for each job to ensure the company is protected regarding liabilities matters and liens (collection matters).
• Participates in resolving difficult issues or start-up problems
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs additional assignments at the direction of the Division Manager

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years working in the commercial electrical industry actively managing projects
• Scheduling programs preferred
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision.
• Works well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Able to adjust priorities on short notice, manage interruptions and work well under pressure.
• Ability to timely meet deadlines
• Effective communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Complies with and maintains company confidentiality practices and policies.
• Interacts professionally with all company employees and outside persons, such as customers and vendors
• Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled office; noise level in work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to read electrical plans
• Creating As-builts
• Tasking projects to create SOV
• Dealing with customers regarding field change orders.
• Scheduling crews daily

Working conditions consist of temperature-controlled buildings or offices, outside elements such as rain, cold, and heat when working in open environments, driving from various locations or attending meetings, etc. Noise levels are moderate to loud depending on work location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. This description assists in ADA compliance and is not intended for any other purpose such as compensation. All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. Management retains the right to assign additional duties periodically and the discretion to add or change the duties of this position any time. Minorities and Females are encouraged to apply.

HW POWER offers a very competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.

HW POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer