Electrical Project Manager: Power & Controls Lead

Excel Electric, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Electric, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead multiple projects from scoping to closeout in Virginia, with emphasis on electrical power, control and instrumentation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of electrical experience, knowledge of NFPA 70, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, procurement and operations while maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Licensed electrician preferred; significant relevant field experience will be considered in lieu of a license.
• Five (5) years general electrical experience.
• Design or operational experience with voltages up to 15kV.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a polite, friendly, and professional demeanor in communication via phone, e-mail, and in-person.
• Lead and promote positive and efficient conflict resolution.
• Management of facility improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation.
• Work with engineers to prepare the electrical design of facility improvement projects including specifying switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, VFDs, etc.
• Prepare project scopes of work to obtain contractor bids.
• Coordinate with purchasing for goods and services procurement.
• Plan, schedule, adjust, and maintain timelines in a fast-paced construction/installation environment while maximizing resources and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to understand constructability, attend progress meetings, monitor progress and verify QA/QC and safety goals.
• Conduct post project reviews to determine areas for future improvement.
• Assemble project turnover documentation to Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Electrical experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Microsoft Excel

BlueBeam Revu

PM software

Tools

BlueBeam Revu

PM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Excel Electric, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead multiple projects from scoping to closeout in Virginia, with emphasis on electrical power, control and instrumentation.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of electrical experience, knowledge of NFPA 70, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, procurement and operations while maintaining schedules and budgets.