Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager

O’Connell Electric Company, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Project Manager for Electrical Construction to lead projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, quality workmanship, and satisfied customers.

The role requires an electrical background and hands-on experience with estimating, subcontractors, and project controls; you will coordinate teams, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of electrical background.
• Must have 3+ years of project management, estimating and cost control skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Strong planning, leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and accurate project estimates utilizing estimating software.
• Participate actively in proposal development and acquisition of projects.
• Maintain accountability for project execution and successful completion.
• Accurately forecast project costs, expenses, and utilization of resources.
• Function as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project.
• Participate in transitional meetings with Division Managers and/or estimating department to review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards according to corporate policies.
• Interface with all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication.
• Collaborate with co-workers and other supporting offices or divisions to achieve deliverables.
• Organize project documents and drawings using designated software according to corporate policies.
• Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement.
• Manage day-to-day administrative items such as, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, etc.
• Lead periodic project meetings internally and with the customer to ensure all deliverables are achieved.
• Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements.
• Perform project close out and cost reconciliation.
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them.

Skills

Electrical background

Project management

Estimating & cost control

Communication skills

Leadership & planning

Safety awareness

Time management

Initiative & collaboration

Client-facing

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Accubid estimating

Job description

O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Project Manager for Electrical Construction to lead projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, quality workmanship, and satisfied customers.

The role requires an electrical background and hands-on experience with estimating, subcontractors, and project controls; you will coordinate teams, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement.