Project Manager (Non-Union)

Hewitt Young; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Rochester, NY is seeking a Project Manager who can turn awarded projects into earned gross profit by delivering safe, on-schedule, and within-budget results. You will lead teams, manage costs, and coordinate with engineers, inspectors, vendors, and general contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or electrical engineering and 5–10 years in electrical construction project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of electrical construction experience with project management responsibility.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and contract documents.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute electrical construction projects from award to completion.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors.
• Oversee field supervision.
• Review and manage project drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Monitor job costs and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Manage material procurement, equipment scheduling, and vendor relationships.
• Enforce safety programs.
• Oversee project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Project Manager

Rochester, NY, US

Professional - Salaried

At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

Role Mission:

The Project Manager builds possibility by protecting and growing Hewitt Young’s profitability through precise execution, financial discipline, and leadership. Their number one job is to turn awarded projects into earned gross profit delivering every job safely, on schedule, and within budget while developing teams who can do the same.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute electrical construction projects from award to completion.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors.
• Oversee field supervision.
• Review and manage project drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Monitor job costs and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Manage material procurement, equipment scheduling, and vendor relationships.
• Enforce safety programs.
• Oversee project closeout.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in electrical construction with project management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, plans, and specifications.
• Experience managing commercial and or industrial electrical projects.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG: At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers!Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind.

If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.

Hewitt Young is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to any legally protected status.