Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

IB ABEL INC.; Manchester Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

IB Abel's is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee transmission and distribution utility construction projects from start to finish. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and quality control to ensure client specifications are met.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management, proficiency with MS Office and MS Project, and are local to Pennsylvania with willingness to travel to other offices and job sites. A Project Management Certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management.
• Education and/or contractor industry experience; Electric Utility preferred.
• Project Management Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transmission and distribution utility construction projects from start to finish.
• Plan, schedule, budget, and ensure safety and quality for projects.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, sub-contractors and internal teams; conduct progress meetings.
• Prepare change orders and monitor costs; track revenue and gross profit.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel's Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Us

IB Abel's 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values-Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional-shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is responsible for overseeing Transmission and Distribution utility construction projects from start to finish, focusing on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to client specifications. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong project management experience who wants to join a dedicated, fast-moving team and who is thorough, precise, and is a true team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety, Quality & Project Management- Review RFP, proposal, estimate, schedule, and all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under the contract; arrange meetings to discuss and finalize outage schedule, permits and job layout with the appropriate operations group; oversight of material delivery's, tracking, and overall communication to the customer; ensure the project crew has all required vehicles, equipment, and tooling on-site in time for the start of the project; and assist in the development of project safety plans, review with the S&Q department and submit to customer prior to project start.
• Customer Relations- Service the client in a timely and respectful manner; meeting or exceeding their expectations; work with owners, engineers and/or subcontractors to promptly resolve project problems; manage day-to-day customer interaction; and schedule and attend final project walk down with the customer; ensure completion of "punch list" tasks.
• Internal/External Communication- Ensure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and distribution of all documents in accordance with the pre-construction process and the customer's expectations; conduct the Pre-construction meeting and attend ongoing project progress meetings; visit the project site at least weekly during the project's work shifts to review problems, monitor progress, ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, perform safety audits and quality of work performed; coordinate with Customers, Engineers, Vendors, Subcontractors, Foreman, and Accounting to facilitate timely and profitable completion of quality projects; and assist the Estimating department with estimating of new projects.
• Financial Management- Submit weekly reports detailing projected revenues, costs and gross profit at project completion; \meet with Accounting monthly to review detailed projected cost at completion, revenue projection, and projected job completion gross profit; document field directives that change or alter the original scope of work; prepare change order requests for the client's approval; confirm all change orders in writing with the customer and submit change order information in a timely manner to the Accounting group; and track and approve costs charged to projects. Reconcile charges to projects against purchase orders, and subcontracts.

Who We're Looking For

• An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the contractor industry (Electric Utility preferred) with Project Management Certification desired.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
• A "can-do" attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Why Choose IBA

• Culture of Growth:Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
• Flexibility & Autonomy:We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Stability & Variety:Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
• Incentives:Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!
• Collaboration:A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!

IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applica nts are encouraged to apply.