Senior Electrical Project Manager

Description/Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for estimating, scheduling, billing, and coordinating electrical projects. Marketing current and prospected clients is very important to this position as well. Consistent support to the field provides customers and technicians with improved communication, technical support, and presence which are critical aspects of this role.

The Project Manager ensures that a project is completed on time and within budget, that the project's objectives are met and that everyone else is doing their job properly. Projects are usually separate to usual day-to-day business activities and require a group of people to work together to achieve a set of specific objectives. Project managers oversee the project to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates customer and client solutions promptly, professionally, courteously and seamlessly
• Accountable for scheduling jobs productively and profitably, while also addressing the needs and circumstances of customers and clients
• Represents office and management to electricians; assurance compliance to company standards.
• Create, track and maintain construction schedules and milestones to monitor completion/progress.
• Participate in all pre-construction activities, including pre-bid and on-site meetings, completing the tendering and construction phases of the project ensuring that all aspects are effectively coordinated and completed within schedule and meeting the specifications while under or at budget.
• Develop business relationships and rapport with current and prospect clients for additional opportunities.
• Lead/assist in negotiation of claims/disputes with the contractors and/or subcontractors.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders and monitor their progress in relation to their schedule.
• Complete cost forecast, cash flow, and preparation monthly progress billings.
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budgets are in jeopardy.
• Process all change orders, including negotiating and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Lead in all facets of project close-out, including archiving of documents, creation of maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies and warranty work.
• Proactively identify, address and resolve issues/problems as or before they occur. React positively to change.
• Coordinate on-site material rental/purchases for field workers.
• Continuously monitor and enforce and ensure compliance with Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintaining courteous and professional demeanor and communication with customers and internal staff at all times.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-8 year’s experience in Project Management of Construction or Electrical Trade Experience.
• The proven ability to successfully manage construction projects.
• Previous work experience should have demonstrated a strong electrical aptitude and good work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Excellent organizational, managerial and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Ability to forecast and resolve project disputes.
• Self-starter with excellent positive attitude and initiative.
• Ability to continuously demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing. Excellent professional customer relations skills.
• A team builder and a team player.
• Understanding of equipment selection and utilization.
• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail while multi-tasking.
• Highly organized, with the ability to calmly and proficiently handle several things at once.
• Good judgment, discretion and initiative; ability to keep the right things confidential.

Company presentation:

Omaha Electric Service, Inc. (OES) was founded in 1988, starting out with just three employees. Now, Omaha Electric has grown to be one of the top 10 electrical contractors in the Omaha, Nebraska area, providing premier, award-winning electrical services. We serve residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the area with a complete set of electrical and data wiring services.

Omaha Electric provides electrician and electrical contracting services to commercial and industrial customers throughout the Western Nebraska and Eastern Iowa area. We are a Federally certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and treat every customer as a lifelong customer, regardless of size and scope.

At Omaha Electric, we have repeatedly proven that we are capable of meeting the toughest scheduling challenges and are able to complete almost any scopes with our in-house crews while only subcontracting scopes outside the electrical and telecommunication industries. Also, with our 24/7 emergency services, we are ready to handle any electrical and wiring emergency, and we are generally able to respond to your calls in the Omaha area within an hour.