Project Manager

Horton Electrical Services; Collinsville (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Electrical Services Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to support the management team with administrative, organizational, and logistical tasks that ensure project success. You will plan, coordinate, and control electrical projects, liaising with clients, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance. You will lead meetings, track progress, and maintain thorough documentation for audits and handovers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills for coordinating diverse teams.
• Leadership and team-building abilities to motivate crews and subcontractors.
• Analytical mindset with financial awareness for budgets and forecasting.
• Thorough understanding of electrical systems, codes, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in project management software and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements.
• Coordinate all phases of electrical projects from initiation to completion.
• Review designs for accuracy and constructability; identify long-lead items.
• Supervise foremen, electricians, and subcontractors; ensure safety and quality.
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates, change orders, and track expenditures.
• Ensure NEC/compliance with local codes and project specifications.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; monitor milestones and delays.
• Lead project meetings, provide progress reports to clients and management.
• Maintain project documentation: submittals, RFIs, closeout packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Financial awareness

Electrical knowledge

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Word

Accubid

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Procore

Job description

Description

The Project Manager supports the Project Management team by handling administrative, organizational, and logistical tasks to ensure successful project completion. This includes communication, documentation, scheduling, and coordination to streamline operations.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and manpower requirements.


• Coordinate all phases of electrical projects from initiation to completion.


• Review design drawings, specifications, and scope documents for accuracy and constructability.


• Identify long-lead items and manage procurement to meet project deadlines.

Team and Subcontractor Management

• Supervise and support project foremen, electricians, and subcontractors.


• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.


• Facilitate coordination between field crews, engineering teams, and general contractors.

Financial Management

• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and change orders.


• Track project costs, forecast expenditures, and ensure profitability.


• Approve invoices, manage billing, and maintain documentation for all financial transactions.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all installations comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building codes, and project specifications.


• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks.


• Maintain documentation for inspections, testing, and commissioning.

Scheduling and Progress Monitoring

• Develop and maintain project schedules.


• Monitor milestones, anticipate delays, and implement corrective actions.


• Provide regular progress updates to clients and internal management.

Safety Management

• Enforce OSHA and company-specific safety protocols on all job sites.


• Ensure Foreman report any job site incidents or near misses.

Client and Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and inspectors.


• Lead project meetings, provide progress reports, and resolve technical or contractual issues.


• Maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including submittals, RFis, change orders, and closeout packages.


• Prepare as-built drawings and operation manuals upon project completion with project foreman.


• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

Strong Communication Skills: Able to clearly convey technical information and expectations to clients, crews, and management.

Organizational Skills: Highly skilled at managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Leadership and Team Building: Motivates crews, fosters collaboration, and resolves conflicts effectively.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Quickly identifies and resolves design or field issues.

Financial and Contractual Awareness: Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and change management.

Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of electrical systems, codes, and construction methods.

Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation, compliance, and quality control.

Time Management: Balances multiple priorities to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Proficiency in Software: Excel, Word, Accubid, Bluebeam, SharePoint, Procore, or similar project management tools.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position, typically in an office environment, with occasional travel or remote work depending on the nature of the project.


• May require additional hours during critical phases of the project or when deadlines are approaching.