Entry-Level Project Manager for Energy Infrastructure

New River Electrical Corporation; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Electrical Corporation seeks a Project Manager I to assist lead project managers in planning and executing energy infrastructure projects, from scope through procurement and field operations. You will coordinate safety plans, schedules, and budgeting while supporting business development activities and bid preparation.

The role targets graduates in engineering, construction management, or related fields or experienced workers with hands-on experience, and reports to the Division

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field.
• Eight (8) years hands on experience in the construction field plus three (3) years supervising construction operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers with guidance from the lead project manager.
• Review RFP opportunities and participate as a key stakeholder in development of bidding strategy and pricing.
• Support and/or prepare take-offs, solicit material and subcontractor pricing and complete bids in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
• Prepare project initiation plans for assigned projects to include manpower loaded schedule, cash flow invoicing projection, material, tool, and equipment requirements, and project specific safety plans.
• Conduct job site safety audits under guidance from the lead project manager to ensure that jobsite safety and pre-task planning documentation is sufficient for the tasks being performed and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and communicate meaningful training to crews and crew supervision with guidance from the lead project manager.
• Engage in subcontractor relationships helping lead project managers ensure project schedule, project scopes, and safety expectations are effectively communicated.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project sites and customers to identify and communicate issues such as scope changes, schedule conflicts, material shortages or manpower adjustments.
• Manage project costs and proactively identify risks to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Support the development of project cash flows, manage project billing, and change order tracking.
• Seek to become proficient in contract development and management.
• Seek to become proficient in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project details and status updates to both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Seeks guidance, advice, and support from the lead project manager to make good business choices and decisions.
• Support monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River’s culture, values and beliefs.

Job description

New River Electrical Corporation seeks a Project Manager I to assist lead project managers in planning and executing energy infrastructure projects, from scope through procurement and field operations. You will coordinate safety plans, schedules, and budgeting while supporting business development activities and bid preparation.

The role targets graduates in engineering, construction management, or related fields or experienced workers with hands-on experience, and reports to the Division