Senior Electrical Construction Project Lead

EMCOR Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gibson Electric Co. seeks a Senior Project Manager to independently lead medium to large electrical construction projects, develop estimates, and collaborate with clients to ensure timely delivery and profitability.

You will mentor junior PMs and participate in preconstruction efforts, reading electrical drawings and managing contracts, while aligning with safety policies and company standards. Ideal candidates will combine strong communication with deep knowledge of electrical design, contract

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering or construction management degree or the equivalent combined education and field supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language.
• Working knowledge of electrical design, estimate packages, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Thorough understanding and application of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Ability to thoroughly understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work standards.
• Superior communications and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CONEST estimating software or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of Vista Viewpoint software or ability to learn
• Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software or ability to learn
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Outlook electronic mail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control contractual requirements of assigned projects ensuring that key field and support staff positions are adequate and perform in accordance with required assignments and deadlines.
• Monitor and control financial aspects of project contracts including materials purchasing, Change Order initiation and implementation, cost to complete analysis, income and expenses, labor, etc. to ensure projects remain within established budget.
• Ensure that project materials, equipment, and tools are ordered and delivered timely.
• Partner with client, architectural, engineering, other departments, and trades to facilitate critical path and project completion.
• Prepare complete new project estimate packages for small to medium jobs under supervision of preconstruction or senior project managers.
• Develop, monitor, and control project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of Company policy.
• Prepare and present work in progress reports monthly or as required by senior management.
• Represent company in assigned project meetings.
• Ensure site personnel comply with all safety plans and programs and work rules as required by company policy and contract.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical drawing interpretation

Contract language knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

CONEST

Vista Viewpoint

Bluebeam PDF

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Gibson Electric Co. seeks a Senior Project Manager to independently lead medium to large electrical construction projects, develop estimates, and collaborate with clients to ensure timely delivery and profitability.

You will mentor junior PMs and participate in preconstruction efforts, reading electrical drawings and managing contracts, while aligning with safety policies and company standards. Ideal candidates will combine strong communication with deep knowledge of electrical design, contract