Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in Louisiana is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to oversee project operations, train staff, and manage budgets. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with over 5 years of experience in the construction industry. This role includes responsibilities such as document management, strategic planning, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and are expected to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related construction experience, preferably with an electrical contractor.
• Experience managing projects worth $500,000 to $10M.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling and related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily project operations and ensure all tasks are executed on time.
• Analyze project issues and maintain documentation of changes.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders regarding project status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Blue Beam

PDF management tools

Job description

The Deputy Project Manager is a training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct employees on a particular project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Identify change orders and ensuring effective resolution.
• Price, track and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
• Maintain as-builts 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 your work.
• Read and interpret blue prints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; pricing change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete 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 (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.

Experience

• Related Construction experience with five years' working for an electrical or construction contractor.
• Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience with CPM Scheduling.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on projects.
• Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a 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 in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, 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.