Electrical Project Manager

Owen Thomas Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring projects meet financial goals, schedules and client expectations.

You will coordinate with engineers, field supervisors, and owners to maintain contract alignment, manage change orders, and drive timely financial reporting. A strong leadership mindset and integrity are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership of a professional team and accountability for project outcomes.
• Strong ability to manage project profitability, schedules, and scope.
• Excellent communication across owners, GC teams, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Coordinate with field and office to ensure contract compliance and timely reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage changes to protect profitability.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Profitability management

Project scheduling

Cross-organizational communication

Problem solving

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

PE license preferred

Job description

Ensure projects achieve financial goals. Ensure project schedules are met. Maximize customer satisfaction. Complete financial reporting and assist in managing cash flow. Ensure the safety of team members and customers.

Ensure Projects Achieve Financial Goals

• Work with PC to schedule and conduct PPM coordination meetings (Management & Field) based on standard format.
• Perform a scope and cost analysis of the project estimate to identify deficiencies and areas for cost savings.
• Review prime contract during contract review stage prior to signing the contract.
• Ensure field crews understand the scope and RFIs of the project in relation to the contract and plans.
• Identify change order scope and the most profitable approach. Ensure all change orders are captured.
• Monitor purchase requests to ensure material complies with project scope.
• Identify subcontractors to be used on each project.

Manage Direct Report(s) to Ensure Team Goals are Achieved

• Identify/Update High Payoff Activities/Motivation Plans with Each Direct Report.
• Provide Feedback on Performance and Coaching for Improvement and Motivation. Formalize/Document.
• Identify and Address Training Needs for Each Direct Report(s). Teach Supers performance discussions.
• Help Team Members Identify and Solve Problems.

Ensure Project Schedules are Met

• Review contract plans and documents to ensure field crews have the required information and correct materials to complete the project.
• Ensure Project Engineers are tracking their projects.

Maximize Customer Satisfaction

• Maintain effective relations with the Owner and General Contractor, i.e. balance between achieving profitability while pleasing client/customer and getting new work.
• Communicate immediately with the Customer regarding schedule impact and budget changes.
• Work with our Team to ensure resolution of conflicts between field employees and customers.
• Verify Job Costing information documentation up to date to aid in Financial Analysis. Estimate stays accurate (labor tracking).
• Perform Cost to Complete Analysis monthly.
• Participate in recap meetings to review Cost to Complete Analysis.

Assist in Managing Company Cash Flow

• Create and submit change orders by month end.
• Work with PEs to follow up with client/customer to process change orders as needed.
• Ensure Billing is at the Maximum Tolerable level and submitted on time including retention.
• Work with PE to monitor subcontractor billings.

Ensure Safety of Team Members and Customers

• Make Safety a priority in work-related decisions.
• Identify and address Safety Violations. Use as a teaching tool.

OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other tasks associated with project completion, i.e. verifying material quantities before ordering, code compliance, value engineering, subcontractor quotes and contracts, design modification consulting, monitor supplier performance.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Able to manage/lead/develop a team of professionals
• Able to manage profitable projects
• Able to provide training in the areas of project management, project scheduling, and project cost management
• Skilled problem-solver
• Able to communicate at all levels of the organization and be successful with outside vendors/customers
• Ability to live out and exhibit the highest level of integrity in accordance with company mission and values

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years as a PE with a bachelor’s degree focused on construction management OR 4+ years as a PE with a career path working through the ranks as an Electrician (experience must be in commercial electrical construction projects)
• Experience with organizing the appropriate data for key leadership decision making