Project Manager

Colonial Group; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in California seeks an experienced Project Manager to direct electrical construction projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget completion while maintaining the company’s reputation.

The role involves leading project teams, reviewing plans and specifications, and ensuring adherence to contract documents. A strong background in electrical projects and formal education in engineering or construction management is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in electrical project engineering, estimating, and project management.
• Experience estimating change orders.
• General knowledge of contract plans/specs and project accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related degree; or accredited electrical apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications and project management software such as Procore and Accubid Change Order.

Responsibilities

• Assumes duties of Assistant Project Manager.
• Actively manage a project portfolio of electrical construction projects.
• Lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager based on project needs.
• Plan and organize projects under supervision of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
• Oversee construction completion per Contract Documents and budgets.
• Perform contract review and management.
• Become the Company Expert on project contracts and conditions.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Accredited electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Procore

Accubid Change Order

MS Office / O365

Job description

SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for several projects. With direction from Sr. Project Manager and Project Executive, the Project Manager will prioritize project tasks in partnership with project support staff. 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 electrical construction projects.
• Act as lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager based on project needs.
• Plan and organize a project under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
• Oversee the completion 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 manpower projections do not exceed budgeted hours.
• 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 electrical project engineering, 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 Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related degree
• Ability and eagerness to learn new technology
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Proficiency in Procore (or related project management software) and Accubid Change Order (or related estimating software)