Project Manager

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company in Detroit is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee electrical installation projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of project management experience and must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and profitability. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Mid-level Project Management experience in construction industry.
• Experience with commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation projects in various industries.
• Manage project accountability including scope and resources.
• Track project budget, hours and profitability.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical codes

Cost estimation

Education

2-4 years of Project Management experience in construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management software

Job description

We are an electrical contractor looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee electrical installation projects in the commercial and industrial industry.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and installation of electrical construction projects, and reporting to management on various key performance indicators. This individual must have previous project management and installation experience in the commercial and/or industrial industry. The qualified candidate will be versatile, and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and manage multiple projects at the same time.

• Review plan documents and project specifications, objectives, and/or issues
• Project accountability and execution inclusive of scope, deliverables, implementation, profitability, quality, and resources
• Interface and manage customer relationships in a business, technical and sales environment
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
• Analyze, track and report project budget, hours, expenses, profitability, revenue, margins, cost, and utilization on a regular basis
• Define and manage project tasks, resources, and budgets
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and deliverables
• Compile and present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Project documentation including daily logs, RFI’s, project submittals, O&M manuals, and as‑builts
• Create cost estimates and proposal documents

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• 2-4 years (mid‑level) of Project Management experience in the construction industry
• Experience with commercial/industrial construction and installation projects
• Working knowledge of the codes and standards related to electrical installations
• Comprehensive knowledge of all construction phases and work planning
• Previous cost estimating and supervisory experience
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications and blueprints
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of current computer technologies including Microsoft Project and other project management software applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.