MelKay - BLANK TEMPLATE

The State Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Annual raise & bonuses

Diversity & inclusion

Team partnerships

Job summary

The State Group seeks a Project Manager for MelKay in Evansville, IN to lead electrical, mechanical, and plumbing projects from planning through execution.

You will coordinate with multiple trades, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality on site. The role offers room for advancement within a respected contractor across North America.

MelKay provides a collaborative, safety‑first environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Accubid estimating software and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in managing commercial and industrial projects from planning through execution.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
• Familiarity with field applications related to electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Assist with project-specific cost analysis upon completion to evaluate performance.
• Ensure quality construction standards are met throughout all stages.
• Promote a positive safety culture on the job site.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks to meet timelines and budgets.
• Comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards and operating procedures.
• Communicate with project owners and representatives professionally on site.
• Perform frequent jobsite visits to monitor progress across trades.
• Coordinate construction documents between staff, subcontractors, and other contractors.
• Assist with estimates, submittals, RFIs, and closeout documentation.
• Operate surveying equipment to assist trades with underground layout.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accubid Estimating Software

Microsoft Project

Job description

Build a Career That Builds What's Next

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

Build a Career That Builds What's Next

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We are seeking a Project Manager for MelKay, a subsidiary of The State Group Family of Companies, based in Evansville, Indiana.

MelKay provides electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction and maintenance as well as HVAC, fire, security, communication, and safety systems to customers in southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. With over 70 years in the business and over 400 union tradespeople, MelKay is committed to integrity, reliability, and excellent workmanship.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
• Lasting professional partnerships built on teamwork, integrity, and respect.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with Project managers to ensure projects are completed on time, and on budget.
• Assist Project Managers with project specific cost analysis upon project completion to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure quality construction standards are met throughout all stages of the project.
• Comply with all governmental, company, and customer safety requirements, and actively promote a positive safety culture with the project team and on the job site.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.li>
• Comply with standards and operating procedures, including those pertaining to ISO 9001:2015.
• Communicate with project owners and/or representatives on site while maintaining the highest level of professionalism
• Perform frequent jobsite visits to monitor construction progress across multiple trades.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and concerns with the appropriate Project Managers.
• Coordinate construction documents between Mel-Kay staff, subcontractors, and other contractors.
• Assist Project Managers with preparing and submitting estimates, submittals, RFIs, proposal requests, and closeout documentation.
• Operate Trimble surveying equipment to assist tradesmen with underground layout and field coordination.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination and field activities.

What You Need To Join Our Team

• 3+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field, or the equivalent in additional Project Management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Accubid estimating software and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in managing commercial and industrial projects from planning through execution.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• Experience with field applications related to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.stategroup.com and www.melkay.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].