Electrical Project Manager - Data Centers/Mission Critical

Manhattan Construction Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional development

Leadership programs

Community projects

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company seeks an Electrical Project Manager to direct project scope, budget, and schedule while mentoring on-site staff. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and client-service skills.

You will oversee safety policy implementation, subcontract approvals, and change management, with a focus on value delivery and risk management on large projects.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training and Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects in excess of $50 million.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with document control and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Practice implementation of safety policies and project controls.
• Direct and mentor on-site staff and manage project direction.
• Approve change orders and manage owner relationships.
• Review/approve trade contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee preconstruction, master schedule, and budget.
• Lead project staffing, QA/QC, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with MCC standards and risk management.

Skills

OSHA 30

First Aid & CPR

Effective Communicator

Microsoft Office

Document control

Schedule software

Industry knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Math skills

Management skills

Team player

Client relationships

Confidentiality

Time management

Public speaking

Contracts risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Manhattan document control

Project management software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family‑owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team‑oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Project Manager manages the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome for assigned projects. Responsible for directing and mentoring on‑site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practices implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies
• All qualities/ responsibilities of a Project Manager 2, plus:
• Approves Submission of Change Order Requests to Owners
• Develops and manages Owner relationships.
• Review/ Approve Language of Trade Contracts
• Approves Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Manages the preconstruction process with Owners.
• Chairs the Preconstruction meetings with subcontractors
• Oversee Job Cost Budget Setup
• Review and Ensure Accuracy of Owner SOV/ Pay Apps
• Manage Accounting Functions and Budget
• Prepares the Schedule of Values or cost loading of the schedule
• Participate in the Change Management Process
• Management of Change Management Process
• Manages Field Accounting Procedures (Drafts, Timesheets, Hiring Practices, Certified Payroll)
• Prepare Master Schedule/Oversee Updates with the Superintendent
• Manage the Performance of the Project
• Thorough understanding of the MCC Standards Procedures Manual, Quality Manual, and Safety Manual. Enforces all policies and rules on the project site.
• Completes projects; achieves bottom-line results; has drive and persistence; shows initiative. Is a Leader and Manager.
• Thorough understanding of Schedule Standards and Project Scheduling
• Oversee Process of Master Schedule
• Lead for managing delays and the associated cost/time impacts
• Oversee and Lead Construction Activities - complete project Manages Implementation of Project Staffing Plan
• Oversight and Review of the project team’s performance
• Sustainability/ LEED: Can effectively market as a positive MCC selling point
• Submits Personnel Action Forms (PAF) on terminated employees promptly to Human Resources
• Review and Ensure Accuracy of Project Reporting/Project Status Reports
• Provides Management of QA QC program compliance on the job
• Ensure a Fully Approved Owner Agreement through the MCC Risk Management Platform
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Has completed OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training and Certification.
• Effective Communicator
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Proven experience in Manhattan document control and schedule software
• Thorough understanding of the industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good math/accounting skills
• Strong management skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Dependability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
• Comfortable public speaking skills
• Understanding of contracts and risk management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 10 years of industry experience
• Proven ability to manage projects in excess of $50 million

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long‑term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.