Electrical Construction Project Lead

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 1 to oversee small electrical construction projects or parts of larger ones. You will assist the Superintendent, develop a CPM schedule in Primavera, and coordinate kickoff meetings while forecasting cash flow and manpower needs.

The role requires a BS with 7+ years (or 5+ years with MS) in engineering/science and a proven PM track record across multi-discipline projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree.
• Experience supervising Construction Project Managers and performing PM duties on construction projects.
• Extensive project management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects.
• Experience with up-front involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects across multi-discipline knowledge (Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, Instrumentation).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Able to work in a diverse environment.
• Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Change facilitation and effective communication.
• Able to think abstractly for short and long term planning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
• Developing a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule.
• Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects.
• Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
• Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
• Acquiring all required permits and licenses and ensuring inspections are handled timely.
• Overall financial management of the project(s) and profitability.
• Expediting all change orders.
• Ensuring timely completion including punch-lists and as-built drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Monitoring progress and preparing monthly reports on budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.
• Identifying cost-saving measures and quality improvements.
• Ensuring KPIs are complete and accurate.
• Developing a detailed equipment plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 1 to oversee small electrical construction projects or parts of larger ones. You will assist the Superintendent, develop a CPM schedule in Primavera, and coordinate kickoff meetings while forecasting cash flow and manpower needs.

The role requires a BS with 7+ years (or 5+ years with MS) in engineering/science and a proven PM track record across multi-discipline projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential.