Project Manager - Substation

Position Summary

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified construction Project Manager III to execute intermediate to complex project scopes for our Substation Division. The Project Manager III position takes on ownership and financial responsibility for assigned projects. In this capacity you will be responsible for the execution of intermediate to complex projects, managing all aspects of project delivery at the “journey level” and reporting results up to and including senior leadership. The Project Manager III provides critical leadership and management for the execution of assigned projects. Further, the Project Manager III is responsible for conducting business development activities, preparing estimates and bids, project schedule management, overall planning and management of field operations, procurement/purchasing, scope definition and change management, implementing and monitoring effective safety plans, and accurately managing financials including P&L for assigned projects. This position reports to one of the following roles: Regional Manager, Regional VP or VP depending on work location and project scope. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Substation - Midwest.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Effectively execute within the regional business model and support growth goals, including the ability to build new client relationships and books of business.
• Review RFP opportunities and take ownership as lead in development of bidding strategy and pricing while owning financial decisions and budgets.
• Prepare take-offs, solicit material and subcontractor pricing and complete bids in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
• Select and train superintendents, general foreman, and foremen in the proper handling of job planning, interpretation of contract documents, extra work/change order documentation, administration of company safety program and job information reporting requirements.
• Prepare project initiation plans for assigned projects to include manpower loaded schedule, cash flow invoicing projection, material, tool, and equipment requirements, and project specific safety plans.
• Conduct job site safety audits to ensure that jobsite safety and pre-task planning documentation is sufficient for the tasks being performed and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and communicate meaningful training to crews and crew supervision.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure project schedule, project scopes, and safety expectations are effectively communicated.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project sites and customers to identify and communicate issues such as scope changes, schedule conflicts, material shortages or manpower adjustments.
• Manage P&L, project costs and proactively identify risks to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Develop project cash flows, manage project billing, and change order tracking.
• Exhibit proficiency in contract development and management.
• Exhibit proficiency in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project information to both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Complete monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for all project planning documents including but not limited to scope management plan, schedule management plan, cost management plan, quality management plan, resource management plan, communications management plan, risk management plan, procurement management plan, change management plan, scope baseline, schedule baseline, cost baseline, and the performance measurement baseline.
• Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River’s culture, values and beliefs.

Qualifications

• Experience with bachelor’s degree:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field of study with a minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience including two or more (2) years as a Project Manager II role or similar capacity and a minimum of two (2) years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• Experience without bachelor’s degree (one of the following):
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with three (3) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of four (4) years of construction management experience, preferably in an Project Manager II role or similar capacity.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with five (5) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of two (2) years of construction management experience, preferably in a Project Manager II role or similar capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision and direction.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Travel

Travel for this position is required and will consist of overnight stays.