Construction Project Manager

Hewitt Young; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee electrical construction projects, ensuring completion within budget and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with 5-10 years of experience in electrical construction management. Proficiency in project management software is essential as you will be planning, executing, and reporting on project progress while fostering team development.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in electrical construction with project management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute electrical construction projects.
• Develop project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Monitor job costs and manage changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

Role Mission

The Project Manager builds possibility by protecting and growing Hewitt Young’s profitability through precise execution, financial discipline, and leadership. Their number one job is to turn awarded projects into earned gross profit delivering every job safely, on schedule, and within budget while developing teams who can do the same.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute electrical construction projects from award to completion
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and procurement strategies
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors
• Oversee field supervision
• Review and manage project drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs
• Monitor job costs and manage change orders
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders
• Manage material procurement, equipment scheduling, and vendor relationships
• Enforce safety programs
• Oversee project closeout

Must Have Competencies

• Valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in electrical construction with project management responsibility
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, plans, and specifications
• Experience managing commercial and or industrial electrical projects
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and contract documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.