Senior Electrical Project Manager

Opitz Bürotechnik; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Opitz Bürotechnik is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Birmingham, Alabama. This leadership position requires oversight of project teams, ensuring the achievement of project objectives while managing profitability and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in facility construction management, advanced knowledge of budgeting and electrical systems, and proficiency in project management software. Excellent communication skills and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project management experience in facility construction.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and procurement practices.
• Ability to manage change orders and track project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establish profitability goals for projects and manage internal costs.
• Oversee owner contracts and manage associated risks.
• Maintain relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Client Relationship Management

Construction Knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling Software

Job description

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible to provide senior-level leadership to each project team and ensure accomplishment of overall project objectives. This position is responsible for training and development of assigned staff; defining overall objectives and strategies for success of each project; ensuring project controls and procedures are implemented and followed for each project; maintenance and enhancement of existing client relationships; and participation in marketing efforts and group sales planning strategies for development of new business.

Responsibilities

• Establish profitability goals and strategies to achieve them; manage and control internal cost to ensure profitability.
• Manage and administrate Owner contracts, ensuring risks are properly identified and managed on a daily basis.
• Maintain and improve relationships with existing clients.
• Participate in marketing efforts and group sales planning strategies for development of new business. Leverage relationships to identify new opportunities. Assist in pursuit efforts, including presentations, for new opportunities.
• Oversee setup and administration of all business plans, estimate adjustments, cost control and reporting.
• Prepare and submit monthly status reports and cost projections, reviewing for accuracy in coding and processing of invoices.
• Ensure regular progress meetings are being held to identify and track action items and deliverables.
• Assist with pre‑qualification process for bidders, develop and solicit responses to RFPs/RFQs, and assist the owner in selecting the appropriate project delivery method.
• Oversee the change management process; assist owners with development and implementation of design changes and project teams with analysis and recommendations regarding architect and contractor change order requests. Review all change orders before being sent to the owner and other relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee projects through to project close out; develop and adhere to pre‑construction schedules and construction milestones, accurately and timely track submittals, RFIs, and other critical project documentation, weekly and monthly reporting to the owner.
• Assist with development and review of all cost estimates; ensure cost estimates are being prepared at appropriate stages of design.
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate future sales opportunities.
• Oversee the work of assistant project managers and participate in delivering training for other project field staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 7‑10 years of extensive project management experience in large, complex facility construction and on‑site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets required.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, accounting and procurement in order to manage construction projects required.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems and/or experience in mission‑critical environments.
• Proficient in MS Office and scheduling software (Suretrak, Project, P6, Procore, Revit, VICO, or equivalent) required.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• AGC/ABC membership, LEED AP, OSHA 10‑Hour, and Design‑Build Institute of America helpful.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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