SUMMARY: The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for several projects. The Sr. Project Manager will focus their attention on the successful completion of projects with a high level of business acumen and global awareness of how their projects affect the overall company. The Sr. Project Manager should be available to accomplish all aspects of a project and respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner. This is an exempt position that is usually an individual contributor and in some cases has direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes job duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager.
• Effectively manage a large value of work of electrical construction projects.
• Execute on the direction from a Project Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Provide divisional support for company development and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage all financial aspects of a contract (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.
• Forecast project financials, prepare monthly financial reports and participate in WIP meetings.
• Prepare and submit project billings.
• Identify, submit and drive approval for scope of change orders.
• Identify, prevent and limit exposure to project schedule delays.
• Manage the prime contract execution process.
• Monitor subcontractor scopes of work, create subcontracts and approve subcontracts S.O.V.s
• Lead project pre-planning efforts by partnering with Virtual Construction, Preconstruction and field.
• Create, monitor, and troubleshoot issues with purchase orders, project material submittals, and RFI's.
• Effectively train and direct project support staff on daily tasks, offering guidance as needed.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies that will create a statement of work that clearly communicates expectations.
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project.
• Ensure Labor Reporting on each project has a weekly % complete update and that manpower projections do not exceed budgeted hours.
• Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
• Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
• Document all relevant project updates and communication between subcontractors, clients, and vendors.
• Ensure completeness of a project close out by finalizing all open items (change orders, documentation, etc.).
• Document and gather data for stakeholder reporting.
• Participate in the hiring and training of Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Managers.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 7+ years of experience in electrical project management
• Experience estimating change orders
• 5+ years directly involved with contract plans/specs and project accounting
• Successful graduation of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program or long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related degree a plus
• Strong ability to learn new technology
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Proficiency in Procore (or related project management software) and Accubid Change Order (or related estimating software)

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a [redacted]-electric.com email.