Job Description

Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using lessons learned. Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects. Assesses potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions. Ensures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices. Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost). Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources. Performs ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate. Manages project change using change management protocols; determines appropriate changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics. Works in conjunction with team members and internal and external stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the project. Ensures proper review of project scope by safety managers and proper implementation of safety plans. Provides timely response to audit corrective actions identified by external or internal audits. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria. Provides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers, other project team members, contractors or subcontractors. Develops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects. Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed. Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and objectives to project team members. Assigns work and provides direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Coaches project staff and provides feedback to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance; escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and human resources. Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships. Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations. Identifies opportunities for change orders and repeat business though pre-eminent project execution and developed client relationships. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree. 7 years of related experience. PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial electrical construction projects, with a focus on water and wastewater facilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage projects from estimating through execution and closeout.

Key Responsibilities
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all aspects of construction practices.
• Apply strong knowledge of materials, methods, and tools required for electrical construction.
• Manage large industrial electrical projects, particularly in water and wastewater environments.
• Manage and mentor team and interns
• Perform electrical estimating using Accubid or similar estimating software.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules of values.
• Collaborate with scheduling teams to develop construction activities, define durations, sequence work, and coordinate with other trades.
• Execute procurement of major equipment and materials, including:
o Developing purchase orders
o Managing submittals and shop drawings for approval
o Ensuring timely delivery to project sites
• Review contracts, project scopes, solicit subcontractor bids, and lead negotiations.
• Develop, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Oversee and manage project schedules, including material deliveries and weather-related impacts.
• Manage project scope and lead negotiations for scope changes and schedule adjustments.
• Monitor project progress, costs, billing, and payments to ensure financial performance and compliance.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing large industrial electrical construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in electrical estimating, with hands-on experience using Accubid software.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC and electrical construction standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plant construction.
• Familiarity with project management software and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong leadership and team coordination experience.

Skills and Abilities

Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates good communications skills, both verbal and written. Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities. Work requires verbal skills, ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors. Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. Ability to deal with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary. Good personal computer skills including advanced knowledge in the use of MS Word and Excel. Demonstrates organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Additional Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills.