EPC Project Manager

Colonial Group; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an EPC Project Manager to lead large energy storage projects, coordinating non-electrical work and budgets with internal teams and clients. You will ensure schedule adherence, cost control, and safety compliance while managing subcontractors and change orders.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction, strong knowledge of contract plans, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, and Estimating tools. The role may require on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in general, civil, and structural construction, estimating, and project management.
• Experience estimating change orders.
• General knowledge of contract plans/specs and project accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related degree or accredited electrical apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a project portfolio of assigned utility scale energy storage electrical construction projects.
• Act as lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager for the non-electrical aspects based on project needs.
• Plan and organize a project under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
• Oversee civil, concrete, structural, and finishes per contract documents.
• Perform contract review and management.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Prepare a complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of plans, specs and bid form.
• Maintain a positive cash flow schedule through effective cashflow management.
• Prepare monthly costing reports under senior supervision.

Skills

MS Office / O365

Primavera P6

Procore

Accubid Change Order

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related degree

accredited electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Accubid Change Order

Job description

SUMMARY: The EPC Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for large and/or multiple utility scale EPC energy storage projects. With direction from Sr. Project Manager and/or Project Executive, the Project Manager will prioritize project tasks in partnership with project support staff. The focus of the EPC Project Manager is the coordination and direction of the non-electrical aspects of the EPC energy storage project. The Project Manager must collaborate with internal and external customers daily to ensure successful progression of projects and company reputation. This is an exempt position that is usually an individual contributor and may be temporarily positioned on a project site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes job duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager.
• Actively manage a project portfolio of assigned utility scale energy storage electrical construction projects.
• Act as lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager for the non-electrical aspects based on project needs.
• Plan and organize a project under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
• Oversee the completion of civil, concrete, structural, and finishes (fencing, asphalt, landscaping, etc.) portions of construction in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Perform contract review and management.
• Become the “Company Expert” of all areas of the project’s General and Special Conditions.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.
• Prepare a complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form.
• Maintain a positive cash flow schedule through effective cashflow management.
• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
• Ensure labor, material, equipment and subcontract budgets of assigned projects are at a minimum achieved.
• Produce a complete and accurate bill of material for all major equipment purchases based upon your own review.
• Negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions in order to create and issue complete subcontracts to those selected.
• Generate subcontracts requisitions and processes vendor invoices for payment; track payment schedule.
• Meet with Assistant PM and PE’s daily on their tasks management and offer mentorship and guidance.
• Manage preconstruction activities required to commence on-site construction work once a contract has been executed; this includes but is not limited to permit submittals, equipment procurement and prefabrication coordination.
• Attend job walks and onsite meetings.
• Works with field supervision to review/update Job Status Reports and modifies schedules or plans.
• Ensure Labor Reporting on each project has a weekly % complete update and that subcontractor projections do not exceed budgeted quantities.
• Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budget.
• Create and maintain the project schedule.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
• Supervise the preparation of all change orders and negotiate all change orders to a conclusion.
• Prepare monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior PM or Division Manager.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 5+ years of combined experience in general, civil, and structural construction, estimating, and project management
• Experience estimating change orders
• General knowledge of contract plans/specs and project accounting
• Successful graduation of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related degree
• Ability and eagerness to learn new technology
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Procore (or related project management software) and Accubid Change Order (or related estimating software)