Electrical Project Manager – Power/Industrial

Newkirk Electric Associates, Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility and industrial firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles, ensure timely and on-budget completion of projects, and uphold safety standards in Muskegon, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a degree in relevant fields and at least 2 years of project management experience in heavy construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ project management in heavy construction.
• Journeyman License or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of construction codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project efforts for timely completion within budget.
• Lead project pre-job planning process.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Procore

Job description

Electrical Project Manager – Power-Industrial

Newkirk Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our Power-Industrial division. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to lead complex projects and drive operational excellence in the electric utility and industrial sectors.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Electrical Project Manager in our Power-Industrial division to oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from pre-job planning through post-job review.

Location

Muskegon, Michigan, In-Person or On-site (various Midwest locations)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the overall point of contact for all team members including the customer.
• Oversee project efforts to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to required standards.
• Organize, prepare materials for, and lead project pre-job planning process.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules for project team and customers.
• Schedule and facilitate weekly planning/coordination meetings with field personnel.
• Partner with Purchasing department to evaluate vendors to meet project specifications.
• Create and manage the schedule of values for each project to be used to calculate percent completion, assess labor productivity, and coordinate invoicing with the billing department.
• Identify and negotiate change orders in response to scope changes during the project.
• Partner with Safety team to ensure a safety project grounded in culture of learning; demonstrate a commitment to safety throughout the project.
• Track and provide regular financial performance forecasts to the accounting team.
• Conduct post-job reviews to capture lessons learned, identify marketing opportunities, and adjust estimating units for future bids.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and training.
• Journeyman License or equivalent electrical construction experience, with a solid understanding of construction codes and safety standards.
• Minimum of 2 years’ project management experience in heavy construction (Power or Industrial sector preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Accubid, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Procore software or similar systems.
• Demonstrated cooperative leadership skills.

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