Electrical Construction Project Manager — Lead On-Site Projects

EMCOR Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Electric Co., Inc. in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Project Manager to manage and estimate electrical construction projects and assist with the workload of the project management staff.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent, knowledge of electrical design and estimating, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $85K to $135K with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, on-site work, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent
• Strong reading of electrical drawings and design concepts
• Knowledge of construction contract language and budgeting processes
• Superior communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control contractual requirements of assigned projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Control financial aspects of contracts including materials, change orders, and costs to complete
• Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, equipment, and tools
• Collaborate with client, design, and trades to facilitate project completion
• Prepare new project estimate packages under supervision
• Develop and monitor project objectives and performance standards
• Present work in progress reports to management
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Ensure safety plans and work rules are followed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Four-year engineering or construction management degree

Tools

CONEST estimating software

Vista Viewpoint

Bluebeam PDF

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

About Us

We are an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure design, structured cabling installation and maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, data transmission systems, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Job Summary

Gibson Electric Co. seeks a Project Manager who will manage and/or estimate electrical construction projects and assist with larger projects and general work load of project management staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control contractual requirements of assigned projects ensuring that key field and support staff positions are adequate and perform in accordance with required assignments and deadlines.
• Monitor and control financial aspects of project contracts including materials purchasing, Change Order initiation and implementation, cost to complete analysis, income and expenses, labor, etc. to ensure projects remain within established budget.
• Ensure that project materials, equipment, and tools are ordered and delivered timely.
• Partner with client, architectural, engineering, other departments, and trades to facilitate critical path and project completion.
• Prepare complete new project estimate packages for small to medium jobs under supervision of preconstruction or senior project managers.
• Develop, monitor, and control project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of Company policy.
• Prepare and present work in progress reports monthly or as required by senior management.
• Represent company in assigned project meetings.
• Ensure site personnel comply with all safety plans and programs and work rules as required by company policy and contract.

Job Specifications

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree or the equivalent combined education and field supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language.
• Working knowledge of electrical design, estimate packages, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Thorough understanding and application of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Ability to thoroughly understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work standards.
• Superior communications and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CONEST estimating software or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of Vista Viewpoint software or ability to learn
• Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software or ability to learn
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Outlook electronic mail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines.

Accountability and Measurement

• Partner with field Superintendents to ensure that personnel perform as required.
• Revenue and Profit Goals as identified by Executive Vice President & COO of Operations

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As a leading provider of electrical construction, service, and maintenance, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range: $85K - $135K based on qualifications and experience

Other Compensation: This position is bonus eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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