G&E Partners is working with a well-established electrical contractor with over a century of experience delivering major infrastructure projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, now expanding in Arizona. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Phoenix team.
This is an opportunity to own electrical construction projects from preconstruction through to closeout, starting on a major data center project in the Phoenix area and moving on to future data center, mission critical, commercial, industrial and manufacturing work across the region. You'll work with a contractor known for a safe, team-oriented culture and for helping people grow with the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electrical construction projects from preconstruction and turnover through commissioning and final closeout.
- Lead Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and craft personnel, promoting safe work practices on every project.
- Develop and monitor budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, manpower plans and cash flow, ensuring monthly projections, accruals and billings are accurate and on time.
- Track progress against contractual requirements, and monitor labor productivity, material, equipment and subcontractor costs.
- Manage change orders and RFIs from identification and pricing through to approval and tracking.
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications and submittals, identifying scope gaps, schedule risks, long lead items and cost impacts.
- Monitor procurement, fabrication and delivery of major electrical equipment and materials.
- Coordinate with owners, general contractors, design teams, subcontractors and other trades, and attend project meetings.
- Work with field leadership on manpower plans and crew ratios, and inspect sites for safety, quality and schedule compliance.
- Maintain accurate project records and current approved construction documents.
- Build strong client relationships and support future business development.
Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent electrical construction experience.
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical construction or major infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts and schedules.
- Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, change orders, procurement, subcontractors and client relationships.
- Experience coordinating with general contractors and other trades on ground-up projects.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
- Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
Preferred
- Data center, mission critical, healthcare, semiconductor or other complex electrical project experience.
- Large-scale electrical systems experience, including medium voltage, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS and battery systems.
- Procore experience, PMP certification and OSHA safety training.
- Union electrical construction experience (beneficial, not required).
- Competitive compensation package and paid time off.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus an HSA with company contribution.
- 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing.
- Accident and critical illness insurance.
- Student loan payment assistance and 529 college savings program.
- Company-paid life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, identity theft protection and Employee Assistance Program.