Project Manager - Substation

International Executive Service Corps; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead electrical utility construction projects from pre-planning through construction administration. You will supervise field teams, manage safety, and ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule targets.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen with experience in utility construction and union environments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or related field required or preferred.
• 4–7 years of project management/engineering in utility construction.
• Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety management system and daily field operations.
• Coordinate construction activity with design, budget and schedule.
• Interface with owner/client and on-site crews to ensure milestones.
• Apply project management standards and report via PCRS.
• Prepare proposals, estimates and take-offs for electrical projects.
• Forecast profitability and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate submittals, cost codes, and job cost spread.
• Provide weekly updates to senior management.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Utility construction

Project financials

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

4–7 years PM/Engineering in utility construction

Experience with union jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 – Substation Project Manager

We are looking for a talented Substation Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for the supervising, directing, and coordinating the construction and associated project management of electric utility construction projects. The Project Manager acts as the single point of management responsibility from project pre-planning to total construction administration services, participating in the development of processes, procedures, and systems to deliver projects to our customers on schedule and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day oversight, management and administration of the company’s safety management system
• 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
• Learn and apply MJE Project Management standards and best practices to all aspects of work
• Track, report and manage the work via the MJE Project Controls Reporting System (PCRS)
• 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
• Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals
• Provide weekly updates on project to senior management as needed
• 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
• Monitor and approve weekly payroll, equipment and tool reporting
• Manage and oversee all subcontractors
• Review all job costs invoices and transactions to facilitate timely billing
• Regional travel with overnight stays 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
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 4-7 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry
• Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements
• Electrical utility construction (distribution, substation, transmission line) expertise is preferred

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• 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

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