Construction Project Manager

Esi Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

ESI Electrical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction efforts, ensuring work aligns with budget, schedule, and constructibility.

The role requires electrical construction knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate contracts, cost tracking, and client meetings across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical construction project management preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction project management to meet budget and schedule targets.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for new work and attend job walks.
• Meet with customers to identify needs and project scopes.
• Manage multiple sales pursuits and projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate contracts from proposal to closeout and review pricing.

Skills

Excellent human relations skills

Demonstrated financial analytical sk

Excellent oral and written comms

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Five-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.
Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

Primary duties include leading the construction process efforts for assigned project(s) to ensure the success is aligned with the budget, schedule, and is constructible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a five -year electrical apprentice program or a combination of education and experience within the electrical construction industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years' experience in a project management position in industry
• Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman, wireman, project foremen/ general foreman, mentorship
• Estimator/Project supervisor or other electrical trade experience

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Good interpersonal skills are essential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SALES, MARKETING, ESTIMATING

• Responsible for obtaining new work and sustaining work
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals
• Attend job walks
• Meet with customers to identify needs and scopes of projects
• Ability to manage multiple sales pursuits and projects simultaneously

CONTRACTS

• Responsible for full scope of each contract from proposal to closeout
• Read and understand the limits to the required scope of work
• Determine the pricing for the job and estimate the job
• Know and understand all terms of the contract

JOB MEETINGS

• Attend all required job meetings with GC\\owner\\sub-contractors and internal team members as required

MANPOWER/SCHEDULING

• Use appropriate tools for scheduling manpower to meet needs of current jobs
• Evaluate manpower needs using the cost to complete, job cost tracking report, and the project schedule
• Analyze how we are doing against estimate, use to predict manpower needs for job
• Track labor by phases and accurately report labor on the Cost to Complete

BUDGET

• Know and understand budget/prepare job cost tracking reports
• Include change orders included if possible
• Anticipate & include materials, equipment in the billings which are on the job but not invoiced by the supplier at the time of billing

BILLING

• Ensure prompt billings to create positive cash flow by working with Project Administrator and other support personnel
• Ensure billings are accurate and within customer specifications
• Follow-up on payments where collections may apply
• Anticipate & include materials and equipment in the billings which are on the job but not invoiced by the supplier at the time of billings

PAYROLL

• Follow established process to ensure timecards are reviewed and submitted for weekly payroll
• Ensure field leaders have approved all timecards

COST TO COMPLETE/WIP REPORTS

• Regularly review and analyze the cost to complete and WIPs
• Walk the job, discuss production forecasts and results with field leaders
• Update estimated hours and costs monthly

CHANGE ORDERS

• Coordinate/assign responsibilities for change proposals. Work with the field leaders and office support personnel for proposals, scope of work definitions and clarity
• Review proposals for proper pricing and presentation. Turn in change order pricing timely (based on contract time frame) and within customer constraints
• Review log of changes at least monthly. Take necessary action
• In special cases and in coordination with PA, follow up for billing and payment
• Help PA obtain budgets for accounting
• Analyze the total change order amount verses the original contract amount

CLOSE OUTS

• Review and Submit O & M's
• Assure record drawings are complete, accurate, and submitted as early as possible

OTHER

• Perform additional duties as assigned

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 10/28/2026

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH ESI

ESI Electrical Contractors is a proud partner in the growth and development of cities and communities across Ohio. We are always looking for motivated, hard-working people to join our team. Build Ohio while you build your career with us!

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