Electrical Project Manager (Water & Wastewater)

Cache Valley Electric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Discretionary yearly bonus

Profit sharing (up to 15%)

Paid time off & holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a full-time project manager to oversee electrical construction for water and wastewater facility projects in Salt Lake City. You will lead scope assessment, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and on-site coordination with owners, engineers, and contractors.

You’ll manage multiple projects from pre-construction to completion, ensure quality standards, and drive cost-efficiency while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction, specifically in water and wastewater facilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards relevant to water and wastewater facilities.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently from pre‑construction through completion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with field personnel, office staff, customers, vendors, and owners.
• Knowledge of estimating and project management software.
• Ability to independently make informed decisions and commitments within company parameters.
• Microsoft Office suite experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial customer contact to assess scope, schedule, and resources.
• Prepare a complete estimate for the project with a detailed review of plans, specs, and bid forms.
• Establish project objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain documentation to track project progress.
• Monitor construction activities, progress, and resources to keep on schedule.
• Ensure appropriate quality standards.
• Represent the company with owners, design teams, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare, submit, and track project documentation such as submittals, RFIs, and close-out docs.
• Estimate and submit change orders.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company and maintain client relationships.
• Implement and manage project cost control strategies.
• Provide accurate forecasting and project control reporting.
• Perform purchasing activities using company purchasing support.
• Promote safe work practices.

Skills

Electrical construction

Project management

Communication skills

Estimating and PM software

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a full-time project manager to oversee and manage the electrical construction of water and wastewater facility projects.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide initial customer contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to complete the project
• Prepare a complete estimate for the project with a detailed review of plans, specifications, and bid forms
• Establish project objectives, policies, and procedures consistent with company policies
• Maintain all documentation required to track the project’s progress
• Monitor construction activities, progress, and resources in conjunction with on‑site supervision and division management to keep project on schedule
• Ensure appropriate quality standards
• Represent the company with owners, architectural and engineering design teams, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prepare, submit, and track project documentation such as submittals, RFIs, close out documentation, etc.
• Estimate and submit change orders
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with the client
• Implement and manage project cost control strategies
• Provide accurate forecasting and project control reporting
• Perform purchasing activities using both structured purchasing programs and company general purchasing department support
• Practice and promote safe work practices

Successful candidates will have:

• Experience in electrical construction, specifically in water and wastewater facilities
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards relevant to water and wastewater facilities.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently from pre‑construction through completion
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with field personnel, office staff, customers, vendors, and owners
• Knowledge of estimating and project management software
• Ability to independently make informed decisions and commitments within company parameters
• Microsoft office suite experience is required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Industry‑leading, low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits designed to provide exceptional value for employees and their families
• Discretionary Yearly bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 15% yearly profit sharing
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cache Valley Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affiant Plan.