Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent electrical contractor is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to assist in managing large electrical construction projects. The ideal candidate must have a BS in Engineering and 5+ years of experience related to electrical construction. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, managing change orders, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools such as Accubid Estimating and Primavera P6 is preferred. This position is based in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction management, especially in electrical projects.
• Experience on projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Proficient in reviewing contract drawings and managing RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of electrical projects.
• Manage change orders and cash flow.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including contractors and clients.

Skills

Operations management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Education

BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or industry-related degree)

Tools

MS Office

Blue Beam

PDF software

Accubid Estimating

Primavera P6

Job description

The Deputy Project Leader assists in the management of all operations, implementation, and execution of large electrical construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Run day‑to‑day operations of a project or sub‑section of a project.
• Identify change orders and ensure effective resolution.
• Price, track, and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
• Maintain as‑built drawings as work is completed; document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; price change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by completing the design and preparing a full project estimate.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Communicate with people outside the Company, representing the Company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives.
• Clearly understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

Qualifications

Education: BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.

Experience

• Related construction experience with five years’ work for an electrical or construction contractor.
• Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience with CPM Scheduling.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on projects.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills; problem owner/solver.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one’s own activities or the activities of others.
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.

Preferred Skill Set

• Accubid Estimating (Or equivalent) directly related to Electrical Installations.
• Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling Experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.