Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance

Leesport (Berks County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, seeks a Project Manager to supervise and coordinate transmission line and substation construction projects. You will lead field teams, manage safety, quality, and schedule, and interface with clients and unions across a broad geographic area.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and proposal skills, with travel across regions as necessary. A BS/BA in construction or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

BS/BA in Construction Management or related field preferred.
Experience in utility construction management is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects across large geographic area.
Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction activity to ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule.
Interface with owner/client and on-site crews to ensure safety, quality, and milestones.
Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs.
Forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget.
Coordinate all aspects of job setup to align with company standards on safety, scheduling, and cost control.
Plan and evaluate performance adjustments to stay on schedule and within budget.
Interface with client/owner representatives, IBEW union members, and subcontractors.
Provide leadership to field employees and monitor project progress and safety.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Communication

Leadership

Public speaking

Utilities construction

Project finance

MS Office

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Project Manager

We are looking for a talented Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating the construction and associated project management of electric transmission line and substation construction projects.

What You’ll Do

Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
Interface with owner/client, and on-site construction crews as required to ensure project safety, quality, project schedule and other milestones are met
Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs
Expected to forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget
Coordinate all aspects of job set up to incorporate MJE standards regarding safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, billing, etc
Work with the project team to plan and evaluate performance adjustments needed to stay within budget and on schedule for project completion
Interface with client/owner representative, IBEW union members and subcontractors
Continuously exercise leadership capabilities in managing field employees and utility construction work while following company and contract requirements
Provide correspondence and present project expectations and status to field employees and clients in a group setting
Quote change orders from drawing changes, RFI’s and customer requests and process accordingly
Work with field leadership to ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget and exceed safety expectations
Regional travel is required

What You’ll Bring

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Proven leadership capabilities in a management role
Ability to present to groups of 20-40 individuals
Knowledge of utility construction practices
Experience managing project financials
Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Access, Excel, and Outlook
Strong managerial/leadership skills
Ability to provide oversight to numerous projects throughout a large geographic area
4-7 years of Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related experience in the utility construction industry
BS/BA in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field preferred
Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements
Electrical utility construction (distribution, substation, transmission line) expertise is preferred