Electrical Project Manager

Kokosing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing in Cincinnati is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale industrial construction projects. The role involves managing project budgets, schedules, and vendor relations to ensure compliance with safety standards and successful project completion.

Applicants should have over 6 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Ability to understand and apply safety laws and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget, schedule, and job controls.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct field visits and monitor project assignments.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Vendor management

Budgeting and scheduling

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

Job Description

This individual will support a team through implementation of electrical systems for large‑scale industrial construction projects. They will be involved in mission‑critical projects, taking the project from pre‑construction through final acceptance to successful completion.

Directly responsible for project budget, schedule, job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including planning, estimating, procurement, design review, project controls, and work assignments.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Develop a timely project cost estimate or bid depending on the requirements of the client utilizing self‑perform labor.
• Prepare contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors to provide material, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling, and other activities involving discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Convert successful estimates into projects.
• Monitor assignments to ensure services are being performed as specified.
• Conduct field visits and spot checks of work being performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state, and OSHA policies and regulations.
• Participate in staffing plans, cost code creation, budget preparation, and business planning efforts.

Education & Experience

• 6+ years similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Previous work with IBEW a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies/standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
• Significant business acumen is required.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Ability to plan strategically over the entire span of a project and foresee and mitigate obstacles to performance.
• Read drawings, interpret work specifications and work scopes.
• Demonstrate the ability to have solid attention to detail, and the ability to be a problem solver.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks as a team in a high‑quality manner.

Benefits

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. McGraw Kokosing also provides competitive incentives to eligible team members, such as paid time off and 401(k) plus match. We also offer a balanced combination of medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.