Electrical Construction Project Manager-Special Projects

EC Electric, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Discretionary bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

EC Electric, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the project team and drive successful outcomes on multiple commercial electrical projects.

You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion while cultivating long-term client relationships and pursuing new opportunities. The role requires extensive coordination with General Contractors, vendors, and internal teams, with a focus on budget adherence, scheduling, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial electrical construction with multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong financial and contract management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, change orders and claims resolution.
• Proven ability to collaborate with GC's, subcontractors, vendors and owners to deliver client service.
• Knowledge of scheduling and project controls (resource-loaded schedules, look-ahead planning, project forecasting).
• Estimating and procurement experience including turnover, purchasing materials and bid opportunities.
• Leadership and mentoring experience for assistant PMs and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and be accountable for completing assigned construction projects.
• Manage financial targets and quality standards across multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and communicate project execution plans; maintain proper project documentation and controls.
• Review estimates and turnover with Estimating; procure electrical projects in a competitive market.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensure satisfaction and safety across the project.
• Coordinate owner/GC weekly meetings and ensure open communications.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Scheduling

Leadership

Mentoring

Customer relations

Safety standards

Contract management

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Viewpoint

RECAPS

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:

• 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.
• Completes Pre-Job tasks such as Viewpoint Pre-Job checklists, meetings and EC Contract content review.
• Review and obtain signatures from General Contractor for vital documents such as a non-disclosure, vendor and supplier agreements.
• Develop and communicate the project execution plan to necessary parties.
• Accountable for contract management, proper project documentation, claims and disputes resolutions.
• 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.
• Provides mentoring for assistant project managers and staff on their project team.
• Pro-actively maintaining customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service.
• Understand General Contractor’s (GC) cost reporting and management plan, proactively communicating GC expectations.
• Managing all activities associated with materials, budgeting, and production for assigned project(s).
• 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.
• Managing project related correspondence and documents through designated document management systems.
• Ensure adherence to EC Electric’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain EC Electric resource loaded master schedule.
• Set cash flow goals, update schedule of values and establish check signer for emergencies.
• Generate MOP’s and review detailed three-week look ahead schedule for projects
• Ensure and actively managing crew composite factor by comparing budgeted numbers to actual.
• Understand and follow GC’s master control program with regards to documents.
• Create construction estimate to align with project workflow, customers master schedule.
• Complete project audit checklists and retain with other vital project documents.
• Regularly coordinate owner/GC weekly meetings to ensure ongoing open communication.
• Oversight of OFCI equipment tracking, EC equipment receiving and quality control plan and management.
• Accurate monthly financial forecast for all projects.
• 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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