Electrical Construction Project Manager-Special Projects

Ecpowerslife; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Year-end bonus

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

EC Electric is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple commercial electrical construction projects from planning through execution. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while cultivating client relationships and pursuing future opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience, strong financial acumen, and expertise with Viewpoint or similar CM software. A Bachelor's in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years PM experience in commercial electrical construction with multiple concurrent projects and $3.5M-$5M+ annual portfolios.
• Strong financial and contract management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, claims resolution, cost control.
• Experience collaborating with GC's, subcontractors, vendors, and owners to build long-term relationships.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and project controls, including resource-loaded schedules and look-ahead planning.
• Estimating and procurement experience including turnover processes and purchasing materials.
• Leadership and mentoring of Assistant PMs and field staff; driving accountability.
• Commitment to safety and quality, OSHA knowledge and injury-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all business aspects of multiple concurrent projects and meet financial targets.
• Complete Pre-Job tasks and contract content reviews.
• Develop and communicate project execution plans to necessary parties.
• Oversee contract management, documentation, and change orders.
• Coordinate with Estimating to review bids, RECAPS and turnovers.
• Mentor assistant PMs and project staff on their teams.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensure quality of service.
• Allocate resources and manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Contract management

Leadership

Customer relationship

Scheduling & controls

OSHA safety

Estimating & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

The Project Manager leads the project team and has overall accountability for completing assigned construction projects successfully. This role has full responsibility for cultivating opportunities for future construction projects by providing excellent customer service, injury free environment by ensuring safe work practices, maintaining quality assurance, and building a financially successful project. The Project Manager typically oversees 3-5 active projects either as the primary or as a support to a Senior Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Managing all business aspects of multiple concurrent projects typically $3.5 to $5 million annually. Ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining established quality standards.
2. Completes Pre-Job tasks such as Viewpoint Pre-Job checklists, meetings and EC Contract content review.
3. Review and obtain signatures from General Contractor for vital documents such as a non-disclosure, vendor and supplier agreements.
4. Develop and communicate the project execution plan to necessary parties.
5. Accountable for contract management, proper project documentation, claims and disputes resolutions.
6. Work with the Estimating department to review estimates, RECAPS and turnover as well as the ability to estimate and procure electrical projects in a competitive market successfully.
7. Provides mentoring for assistant project managers and staff on their project team.
8. Pro-actively maintaining customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
9. Understand General Contractor’s (GC) cost reporting and management plan, proactively communicating GC expectations.
10. Managing all activities associated with materials, budgeting, and production for assigned project(s).
11. Acting as liaison with the customer and project staff to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues and communicate with GC regarding project milestones, etc.
12. Managing project related correspondence and documents through designated document management systems.
13. Ensure adherence to EC Electric’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices.
14. Develop and maintain EC Electric resource loaded master schedule.
15. Set cash flow goals, update schedule of values and establish check signer for emergencies.
16. Generate MOP’s and review detailed three-week look ahead schedule for projects
17. Ensure and actively managing crew composite factor by comparing budgeted numbers to actual.
18. Understand and follow GC’s master control program with regards to documents.
19. Create construction estimate to align with project workflow, customers master schedule.
20. Complete project audit checklists and retain with other vital project documents.
21. Regularly coordinate owner/GC weekly meetings to ensure ongoing open communication.
22. Oversight of OFCI equipment tracking, EC equipment receiving and quality control plan and management.
23. Accurate monthly financial forecast for all projects.
24. Other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial electrical construction, with direct responsibility for multiple concurrent projects and annual project portfolios in the $3.5M-$5M+ range.
• Strong financial and contract management expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, change orders, claims resolution, cost control, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with General Contractors (GCs), subcontractors, vendors, and owners, with a proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and project controls, including resource-loaded schedules, look-ahead planning, project forecasting, and document management systems such as Viewpoint or similar construction management software.
• Solid estimating and procurement experience, including reviewing estimates, managing project turnover processes, purchasing materials, and supporting competitive bid opportunities.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience mentoring Assistant Project Managers, field staff, and project teams while driving accountability and project performance.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards, including knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety best practices, quality assurance programs, risk management, and creating an injury-free work environment.

Salaryrangeforthispositionis$115,000-$180,000annually.

Opportunityforadiscretionaryyear-endbonus.

401kwitha40%employermatch(uptofederallimit.)

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Inadditiontosignificantcareergrowthopportunities,full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

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