Electrical Construction Manager (Renewable Energy)

Barton Malow; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for solar and wind projects across the Great Lakes region, reporting to our teams in Southfield, MI and Grandville, MI. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in electrical construction and construction management, with utility-scale design and power systems knowledge.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, quality control, budgeting, procurement support, and coordinating electrical subcontractors while ensuring adherence to client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Organized and excels at multitasking with focus on repetitive tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience leading a construction team, subcontractors, engineers/designers.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Technical background in utility-scale renewable energy is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design is an asset.
• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation and turnover processes.
• Proficient with BIM360 and Bluebeam; OHSA 15- or 30-Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for jobsite safety of electrical contractor personnel and adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure all work is installed and documented to project quality standards.
• Ensure electrical construction complies with client and company policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage activities of electrical personnel and subcontractors.
• Manage estimates, proposals, timelines, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate electrical submittals and verify design compliance.
• Manage project budgets and project controls requirements.
• Support weekly and monthly project reports.
• Prepare technical plans, specifications, reports, submittals, and services.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials; liaise with vendors.
• Compile turnover documentation including O&M manuals.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to subordinates and project personnel.
• Support company initiatives and liaise withClient to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in electrical BIM coordination with all trades.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Electrical construction

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIM360

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for solar and wind projects throughout the Great Lakes Region as part of our Renewable Energy Team. These positions will report to our teams in Southfield, MI and Grandville, MI. The ideal candidate will require a minimum of 4+ years of experience in electrical construction, electrical design, and construction management fields. The candidate must have prior experience and knowledge of utility- scale electrical systems design and construction. The candidate must have in-depth knowledge and experience of power systems distribution and power calculations and load studies.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for jobsite safety of all electrical contractor personnel on site and adherence to company policies and national safety standards for personnel under their supervision.
• Ensure all work is installed and documented by project quality standards.
• Ensure electrical construction is in compliance with client and company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and/or manage activities of all company electrical personnel and subcontractors on assigned project(s).
• Manage and assist in internal and subcontractor: estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project as required.
• Coordinate the processing of and provide review of all electrical submittals and verify compliance with project design.
• Manage and assist with project budgets required for electrical work.
• Manage and assist in the project controls requirements for the project.
• Support the weekly and monthly project reports.
• Assist, oversee and in some cases be directly involved in the preparation of plans, technical specifications, technical reports, submittals, and construction period services.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to the job site by working directly with vendors and subcontractors.
• Supporting the compiling of all turnover documentation to be included in turnover dossier including O&M manuals as required.
• Provide advice, guidance, mentoring, and direction to subordinates and other project personnel toward the achievement of their personal development goals.
• Support and participate in company-sponsored initiatives and activities
• Liaising with Client to ensure client satisfaction based on contractual requirements.
• Participate in electrical BIM coordination of all electrical trades on the project.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will be organized and excel at multitasking while being able to work effectively at performing repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of concentration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience leading a team of construction staff, subcontractors, engineers/designers.
• Must be able to work as a team player independently and learn quickly in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Technical background and/or work experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects is considered an asset.
• Strong technical knowledge base in Electrical engineering principles and design is an asset.
• Familiarity and understanding of QA/QC documentation, turnover processes, and systems, drawings and diagrams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, BIM360 and Bluebeam.
• 15- or 30-Hour OHSA Certification.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.