Electrical Project Manager

Gaston Electrical Co., LLC; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 145,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Gaston Electrical Co., LLC is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, coordinate and budget electrical construction projects. The role focuses on efficient execution, profitability, and high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include directing projects end-to-end, coordinating with BIM, field operations, and safety teams, and optimizing costs through change orders and vendor management. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering; four year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Electrical construction knowledge gained through an apprenticeship acceptable.
• Proven ability to lead projects from start to finish and drive to close.
• Strong verbal and written communication to coordinate with teams and clients.
• Ability to estimate work for change orders and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct electrical construction projects from conception to completion.
• Engage with customers regularly and respond with urgency to build trust.
• Establish project schedules and allocate manpower with Field Operations.
• Create cost codes and track deliveries with project coordinators.
• Price and negotiate change orders and manage vendor relationships.
• Leverage Spectrum and Microsoft Office tools for project tracking and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Independently manage projects

Mentor junior PMs

Estimate change orders

Problem solving

Time management

Education

BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Construction Software

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and budgeting activities concerning electrical construction projects. The desired result is that our projects are run efficiently with maximum profitability and high customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Engage regularly with customers and respond with urgency to build trust.
• Build trust by consistently meeting project deadlines and customer expectations.
• Participate in estimating hand-off meetings to establish project budgets and initial project expectations.
• Establish project schedule.
• Ensure manpower is appropriately assigned to projects by working with Director, Field Operations.
• Create cost code allocations from initial estimate.
• Identify pre-fabrication opportunities and collaborate with GF, Outside Supers and Pre-Fab manager to lay out, plan and schedule all prefabricated assemblies.
• Oversee all multi-trade coordination efforts and scheduling with our BIM department.
• Work with Corporate Safety Director and GF to ensure jobsite workers are adhering to Gaston safety rules and regulations.
• Work with GF to increase jobsite efficiencies and to remove any obstacles to worker productivity.
• Maximize project profitability and identify ways to reduce installation costs.
• Manage small and large package buyouts.
• Participate in WIP meetings with accurate cost-to-complete estimates.
• Price and negotiate project change orders.
• Manage vendors and track all deliveries with the assistance of project coordinators.
• Identify all constructability concerns and issue timely RFIs.
• Leverage Spectrum Project Management software to complete required activities.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators and Project Engineers as required for assistance in purchasing and delivery tracking, software inputs, permit pulling, change order management, project close out materials, administrative duties, etc.
• Leverage relationships to identify future work opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical construction project management experience.
• BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering desirable; four year degree or equivalent years of education and/or experience required.
• Electrical construction knowledge gained through an apprenticeship program is acceptable.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written – that promote “working together”.
• Independently manage projects beginning to end and drive projects to close successfully.
• Ability to estimate work for change orders.
• Ability to demonstrate urgency and problem solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to external and internal customers and ownership of your job and responsibilities is critical.
• Ability to mentor junior project managers.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of Spectrum Construction Software a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes complementary medical, dental, and vision coverage, along life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range

$95,200 - $145,225 annually

Other Compensation

bonus eligible