Project Manager, Electrical

Job Summary

The Project Manager, Substation and Plant Electrical is primarily responsible for providing overall direction and managing multiple field projects of moderate risk, scope and complexity. This role usually involves multiple craft disciplines; as well as developing new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients or geographical area. Functions within policy and procedural direction from management with minimal oversight.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to the project.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including constructive input to the estimate for selected projects with a detailed review of related specifications, drawings, and contracting.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key field positions through operational department heads or subordinate Operations Superintendents and General Foremen.
• Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of on-site field supervision to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures as necessary.
• Develops and manages project-level metrics needed to ensure work production for key aspects of the work to ensure completion at or above targeted levels, making operational changes needed to achieve desired performance.
• Tracks and communicates project scope and schedule additions and changes, ensuring proper documentation and approval prior to execution in the field.
• Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with client. Confirms project billings and collections are current.
• Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years job-related substation & plant electrical project experience, prior project management/P&L experience preferred; includes 2+ years supervisory experience.
• 4-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 8 years job-related experience if no degree.
• Project Management Certification from PMI preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of union electrical construction workforce norms and work practices.
• Working knowledge of union civil construction work preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance.
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely.
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives.
• Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources available and use resources effectively to generate solutions.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites throughout the assigned operating region, including single day or multi-day trips.

New York law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in New York is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Full range for this position, available over time: $86,063 to $237,529 per year

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.