EPC Project Manager

O'Connell Electric Company; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Connell Electric Company is seeking an EPC Project Manager to lead projects from engineering through construction, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, safety, and quality.

You will schedule EPC construction activities, coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and resolve issues with clients and teams. This role requires strong PM, estimating and cost control skills, plus proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and Accubid.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of project management experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Minimum of three years of experience in engineering project management. Specifically experience with the engineering process and design development
• Strong project management, estimating and cost control skills
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Strong planning, leadership and team building skills
• Proficient in the use of computerized systems and project management software – specifically MS Office, MS Project, Primavera (P6) and Accubid estimating software
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for project execution and successful completion
• Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
• Participate in transitional meetings with Division Managers and/or estimating department to review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards according to corporate policies
• Interface with all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
• Collaborate with co-workers and other supporting offices or divisions to achieve deliverables
• Organize project documents and drawings using designated software according to corporate policies
• Accurately forecast project costs, expenses, and utilization of resources
• Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement
• Manage day-to-day administrative items such as, RFIs, submittals, contracts, etc.
• Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
• Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
• Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them

Skills

Project management

Estimating & cost control

Leadership

Team building

Conflict resolution

Planning

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Accubid estimating software

Job description

EPC Project Manager

As an Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) Project Manager, you will be the central person responsible for bringing projects in on time, within budget, with quality workmanship, and meeting customer expectations. This position is responsible for scheduling and sequencing EPC construction activities involving components such as labor, materials, equipment, and sub-contractors. You will also manage and resolve various conflicts that may arise on projects and ensure that the work environment is productive and safe. Prior experience in general construction EPC, power utility EPC, or related construction activities involving transmission, distribution, or utility scale power generation is preferred.

Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.

• Maintain accountability for project execution and successful completion
• Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
• Participate in transitional meetings with Division Managers and/or estimating department to review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards according to corporate policies
• Interface with all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
• Collaborate with co-workers and other supporting offices or divisions to achieve deliverables
• Organize project documents and drawings using designated software according to corporate policies
• Accurately forecast project costs, expenses, and utilization of resources
• Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement
• Manage day-to-day administrative items such as, RFIs, submittals, contracts, etc.
• Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
• Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
• Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of project management experience in the electrical construction industry
• Minimum of three years of experience in engineering project management. Specifically experience with the engineering process and design development
• Strong project management, estimating and cost control skills
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Strong planning, leadership and team building skills
• Proficient in the use of computerized systems and project management software – specifically MS Office, MS Project, Primavera (P6) and Accubid estimating software
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Compensation:

The minimum and maximum annual salary that O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is between $145,000 to $175,000 annually.

It is important to O’Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O’Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.

Equal Opportunity:

O’Connell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws. The Company will recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.