LiveWire Construction, Inc. is seeking to fill the role of Project Manager for our fast-paced, growing solar division. This position comes with the opportunity for professional growth and development and requires a minimum of 5 yrs. experience as a Project Manager in the solar or electrical construction industry. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. LiveWire Construction, Inc. is conveniently located in Oakbrook and the South Suburbs with projects that span the state of Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent and autonomous management of solar projects from precon to close out consistently utilizing company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits
• Project preconstruction and planning including review of specifications and drawings, material and equipment buyout, and cashflow projections
• Contract review and negotiation; administration during life of the project to protect company from risk
• Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims
• Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate
• Change order management including scope definition and pricing
• Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation
• Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit
• Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture
• Strict adherence to project quality, testing, and commissioning requirements
• Building and maintaining positive customer relationships resulting in repeat business

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Solar Project Manager
• Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems
• Estimating takeoff capabilities
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert
• Effective and professional communication, oral and written
• Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented
• Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• NABCEP Certification a plus
• Demonstrated comprehension of the Illinois Adjustable Block Program a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Computerized estimating experience in ConEst or Accubid preferred

Compensation:

• Salary based upon experience
• Paid Holidays and paid time off
• Structured Annual Bonus Incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits package; 75% of healthcare paid by company
• 401k