Electrical Project Manager

Broadway Electric Service Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical services is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electrical construction management and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, coordinating with teams, and ensuring safety practices are followed. This role requires excellent communication and organizational abilities, as well as proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical construction project management required.
• 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects including budgeting and scheduling.
• Monitor project performance with respect to quality and budget.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

• Manage multiple projects including budgeting, estimating (when required) and scheduling, and participate in design/assist budgeting activities when required.
• Review and understand the scope, contractual, and notice provisions of the contract.
• Work with Purchasing to plan and manage the purchasing of materials, purchasing/rental of equipment, and contracting with sub-contractors.
• Plan for appropriate safety training and awareness and ensure appropriate practices are being consistently executed in the field.
• Identify and recommend value engineering and other value-creating ideas to maximize the overall value of the project.
• Monitor project performance with respect to quality versus specifications, progress versus schedule, and cost versus budget.
• Work with the Superintendent to make appropriate schedule and/or resource changes to ensure quality, schedule, and budget attainment.
• Complete all required and appropriate job documentation including daily job logs, submittals, etc.
• Schedule, prepare for, and conduct monthly project status (early indicator) meetings.
• Complete monthly forecast-to-complete process to ensure ongoing tracking and control of project.
• Track progress of work/value earned and perform monthly billing to manage project cash flow.
• Manage scope of work identifying, pricing, preparing, submitting, and ensuring approval of change orders.
• Assess and clearly communicate project status on a regular basis to all necessary parties.
• Identify project risks, develop plans to mitigate risk, and monitor ongoing potential risks.
• Calmly and constructively manage disagreements, conflicts, and crises as required.
• Perform timely and complete close-out of project ensuring all loose ends are tied off, both externally and internally.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Adept at multi-tasking in fast paced environment.
• Must have ability to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes.
• Must have ability to work independently and across multiple teams and levels within and outside of the organization.
• Must take initiative on projects.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in electrical construction project management is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory position with an electrical contractor preferred.
• Must have experience working on large commercial and Industrial projects.
• Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience estimating projects is preferred.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk and possess endurance and ability to visit entire job site.
• Ability to work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders and steps and be able to stand, balance, sit, stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions at job sites.