PROJECT MANAGER

Collins Electrical Construction Co.; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid health insurance

Paid time off

Profit-sharing

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Collins Electrical Construction Co. seeks an Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee marketing, estimating, project administration, and planning for medium-sized electrical construction projects in the Twin Cities area.

You will direct field crews, manage budgets, procure materials, prepare documentation, and collaborate with engineers and estimators throughout bidding and construction phases. A minimum of 5 years' PM experience on electrical projects is required, with a degree

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing electrical construction projects (Required).
• Ability to interpret design/build requirements and analyze contract scopes and construction documents.
• Strong proficiency in planning, manpower allocation, leadership, and scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with field crews, clients, inspectors, and leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing customer relationships and develop new business opportunities for future projects.
• Direct and supervise service technicians, foremen, and field crews to ensure contract and policy compliance.
• Manage project budgets, material procurement, and labor allocations to maximize profitability.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all project documentation including schedules, reports, change orders, and progress billings.
• Direct project planning through purchasing, design, subletting, and final installations.
• Collaborate with internal teams during bidding and pre-construction as needed.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Site coordination

NEC standards

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in construction management or electrical engineering

High school diploma

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Job description

The Electrical Construction Project Manager position is responsible for marketing, estimating, project administration, planning, scheduling, and reporting for medium-sized electrical construction projects. Collins Electrical Construction Co. works on commercial and industrial projects in the Twin Cities area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain existing customer relationships and actively develop new business opportunities to secure future projects.
• Direct and supervise service technicians, general foremen, foremen, and field crews to ensure strict compliance with project contracts, company policies, and applicable union labor agreements.
• Manage assigned project budgets, material procurement, and labor allocations to maximize profitability while maintaining quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all project documentation, including files, correspondence, schedules, reports, change orders, and progress billings.
• Direct the planning of the project through purchasing, design, subletting, and final installations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams during the bidding and pre-construction process when necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret design/build requirements and thoroughly analyze contract scopes and construction documents.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, construction methodologies, tools, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Strong proficiency in business management principles, including strategic planning, manpower resource allocation, leadership techniques, and production scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with field crews, clients, inspectors, and internal leadership.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work.
• Ability to coordinate work with project engineers, estimators, other project managers, and team members.
• Preferred experience utilizing specialized industry estimating and management tools such as Accubid and Bluebeam.
• Regular, reliable attendance with flexibility to work outside of regular working hours when required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent baseline qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing electrical construction projects (Required).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or a related field (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is split between a professional office setting and active commercial/industrial construction sites, requiring regular travel within the Twin Cities Metro area.
• Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to physically navigate active job sites (PPE required).
• Requires prolonged periods of working on a computer and sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, or kneel as required by site conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of this position.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance- individual or family
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Profit-sharing
• Contribution to retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Collins is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates with disabilities.