BESS Project Manager

Irby Construction Company; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a BESS Project Manager in Georgia to oversee project planning, resource allocation, and safety compliance. This role requires effective communication with Superintendents, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to project schedules. Ideal candidates will have an electrical background, experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel, and strong leadership skills. The position offers medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with Superintendents on project phases.
• Demonstrated ability in managing employees.
• Willingness to travel extensively across construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction project from start to finish.
• Manage project budgets and identify necessary resources.
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations.

Skills

Electrical background

Primavera P6 experience

Microsoft Excel experience

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Job description

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform. Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. When you join our team, you join an established firm focused on teamwork, pride, and the bond of brotherhood among our crews. Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, offering the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization.

About This Role

A BESS Project Manager at Irby Construction Company is responsible for assisting with overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and controls, and providing technical direction to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The responsibilities span all areas of project management, including contract administration and cost, time, quality, and safety management, ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget. Work locations will be from Austin and surrounding regions and in Georgia.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with overseeing the construction project from start to finish.
• Play a key role in project planning, managing project budgets, and identifying resources needed.
• Participate in all meetings, including pre-construction, weekly customer, close-out, and lessons learned meetings.
• Ensure construction activities move according to schedule by working directly with the PM/Superintendent/General Foreman to establish baseline schedules.
• Develop daily work plans, make revisions as needed, and assemble change requests.
• Track project costs, billings, and schedules.
• Evaluate cost versus profit.
• Facilitate all safety and compliance requirements, schedule necessary training before project start, oversee reporting and corrective action for safety incidents, and ensure strict adherence to proper procedures.
• Maintain proper administration for employee time tracking and review for accuracy before submission.
• Maintain processes for tool allocation, inventory, and repairs.
• Closely monitor and track all equipment usage, including rental, owned, and truck use.

What You’ll Bring

• Communicate effectively with the Superintendents responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Reliable, customer-oriented, and willing to be a part of a construction team.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex construction projects and organize a team effort.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively.
• Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively.
• Effective in making objective decisions.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Willingness to travel extensively across construction sites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability in managing employees.

What You’ll Get

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Human Resources department.