Project Manager III - EHV (On-site Position)

New River Electrical Corporation; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Electrical Corporation is seeking a qualified construction Project Manager III to lead major EHV Transmission & Substation projects. You will own project delivery, manage P&L, and report to senior leadership, driving strategy, bids, scheduling, and field operations.

You will build client relationships, develop bids, and ensure safety and compliance while coordinating subcontractors and resources across large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field with 5+ years construction PM experience incl. 2+ years as PM II
• Alternative: 8+ years field experience with 3+ years supervising construction ops and 4+ years construction management; or 8+ years field with 5+ years supervision and 2+ years construction mgmt.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, motivation, vision and direction.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of industry principles, procedures and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Execute within regional model to support growth and build new client relationships and books of business.
• Review RFPs and lead development of bidding strategy and pricing; own financial decisions and budgets.
• Prepare take-offs, solicit material and subcontractor pricing, and complete bids in response to RFps.
• Select and train superintendents and foremen in job planning, contract interpretation, safety, and reporting requirements.
• Develop Project Plans including resource-loaded schedules, cash flow, materials, and safety plans.
• Conduct job site safety audits ensuring compliance with policies.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to meet schedule, scope, and safety expectations.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and manage changes, risks, and budgets.
• Develop cash flows, manage billing, and track change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer relationships

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/business/project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified construction Project Manager III to execute major EHV Transmission & Substation project scopes. The Project Manager III position takes on ownership and financial responsibility for assigned projects in the EHV group. In this capacity you will be responsible for the execution of large projects, managing all aspects of project delivery at the "journey level" and reporting results up to senior leadership. The Project Manager III provides critical leadership and management for the execution of assigned projects. Further, the Project Manager III is responsible for conducting business development activities, preparing estimates and bids, project schedule management, overall planning and management of field operations, procurement/purchasing, scope definition and change management, implementing and monitoring effective safety plans, and accurately managing financials including P&L for assigned projects. This position reports to the Vice President, West & EHV.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Effectively execute within the regional business model and support growth goals, including the ability to build new client relationships and books of business.
• Review RFP opportunities and take ownership as lead in development of bidding strategy and pricing while owning financial decisions and budgets.
• Prepare take-offs, solicit material and subcontractor pricing and complete bids in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
• Select and train superintendents, general foreman, and foremen in the proper handling of job planning, interpretation of contract documents, extra work/change order documentation, administration of company safety program and job information reporting requirements.
• Prepare Project Plans for assigned projects to include resource loaded schedule, cash flow projection, material, tool, and equipment plans, and project specific safety plans.
• Conduct job site safety audits to ensure that jobsite safety and pre-task planning documentation is sufficient for the tasks being performed and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and communicate meaningful training to crews and crew supervision.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure project schedule, project scopes, and safety expectations are effectively implemented.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project sites and customers to identify and communicate issues such as scope changes, schedule conflicts, material shortages or manpower adjustments.
• Manage P&L, project costs and proactively identify risks to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Develop project cash flows, manage project billing, and change order tracking.
• Exhibit proficiency in contract development and management.
• Exhibit proficiency in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project information to both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Complete monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for all project planning documents including but not limited to scope management plan, schedule management plan, cost management plan, quality management plan, resource management plan, communications management plan, risk management plan, procurement management plan, change management plan, scope baseline, schedule baseline, cost baseline, and the performance measurement baseline.
• Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River's culture, values and beliefs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Bachelor's degree:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field of study with a minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience including two or more (2) years as a Project Manager II role or similar capacity and a minimum of two (2) years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• Experience without Bachelor's degree (one of the following):
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with three (3) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of four (4) years of construction management experience, preferably in a Project Manager II role or similar capacity.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience with five (5) years in the supervision of construction operations and a minimum of two (2) years of construction management experience, preferably in a Project Manager II role or similar capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision and direction.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Travel

Travel for this position is required and will consist of overnight stays.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.