Electrical Project Manager

Watson Electrical Construction Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical construction industry is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to oversee projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage personnel effectively. Responsibilities include project management, monitoring schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Stable employment history with logical reasons for employment changes.
• Demonstrated success in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Managing, performing, and completing assigned projects.
• Monitoring paperwork, schedules, and project completion.
• Adherence to operational procedures and safety policies.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Problem-Solving

Communication

Independent Work

Math Skills

Decision-Making

Safe Work Practice Adherence

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Electrical Project Managers report to a Division Manager and are responsible for managing, performing, and completing assigned projects in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ideal candidates possess in-depth knowledge of electrical systems installation, alterations, additions, and repairs within the commercial construction industry. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operations:

• Proven successful experience in previous roles
• Stable employment history with logical reasons for employment changes
• Experience indicating ability to perform the job well; confidence in own capabilities
• Electrical license preferred but not required

Communication:

• Superior verbal skills; ability to express thoughts clearly
• Excellent reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to translate technical jargon into layman's terms
• Maintains focused and on-track conversations
• Believable and inspiring demeanor

Personality:

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Goal-oriented and honest
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Handles criticism well; motivated for self-improvement
• Thorough in data gathering; timely in paperwork
• Professional appearance and attitude towards employers and clients

Physical and Visual Requirements:

• Ability to survey electrical rooms, climb ladders, walk on rooftops, read equipment data

Monitoring and Control Responsibilities:

• Adherence to operational procedures, safety, quality assurance, substance abuse, and hot work policies
• Monitoring paperwork, schedules, profit/loss, estimating, change orders, and project completion

Production and Personnel Management:

• Monitoring safety, storage, productivity, wages, and equipment use
• Managing personnel start/stop times and fleet management

Experience and Certifications:

• Demonstrated success and stable employment history
• Electrical license preferred but not required
• Current driver’s license and applicable federal, state, and local licenses and certifications

Education:

High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent Watson training

Working Conditions:

• Mainly office environment; site visits expose to weather elements
• Must wear PPE and work 40+ hours including nights and out-of-town jobs

Skills:

• Planning, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and independent work abilities
• Math skills for budgets and schedules; decision-making capabilities
• Safe work practice adherence; vehicle operation skills

Physical Function:

• Good hearing and vision; ability to sit long periods; clear speech
• Ability to access construction sites and perform physical tasks

This description covers principal duties; it is not exhaustive of all duties that may be required daily.

Watson Electrical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.