Senior Electrical Project Manager

ColonialWebb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 107,250 - 178,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Excellent employee benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive success across commercial and industrial projects in the Richmond area. The role focuses on nurturing client relationships, contract administration, and accurate forecasting of project trajectories.

You will lead and grow Project Managers and Project Engineers, manage subcontracts and change orders, and ensure timely project meetings while maintaining revenue and gross profit forecasts for complex jobs.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial/industrial project management experience.
• Experience managing projects over $10m in scope.
• Ability to manage material and labor for large projects lasting a year or more.
• Electrical trade knowledge.
• OSHA 30-hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to diplomatically and effectively work with internal and external customers.
• Foresight and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules.
• Study/develop schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job.
• Serve as Business Manager for ColonialWebb on construction projects.
• Work with Supply Chain Manager to procure materials, equipment and subcontracts.
• Manage and oversee submittals, operations and maintenance documents and closeout process.
• Negotiate change orders with customers and manage change order process.
• Review/author RFIs and review responses to determine scope of impact.
• Provide information project team to promote design, fabrication and ensure project execution.
• Interpret project specifications and make decisions relating to equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Assist project Superintendents with daily operations and supervise Assistant Project Managers/Project Engineers.
• Ensure that regular and timely project meetings are occurring as needed for successful job completion.
• Responsible for owning project forecasts for revenue, cost-to-complete and expected gross profit.
• Assume primary responsibility for redemption of equipment, material, and subcontractor estimates; assume secondary responsibility for labor and other costs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationships

Leadership

Forecasting

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our projects. Their primary responsibility encompasses a spectrum of critical tasks, ranging from nurturing customer relationships to adeptly managing contracts and job costs, all while meticulously planning and forecasting project trajectories. Furthermore, they champion the growth and development of Project Managers (PMs) and Project Engineers (PEs), shaping a robust team capable of meeting and exceeding our project goals.

Who We Are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks Of Joining ColonialWebb

• Competitive salary of $107,250 - $178,750
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A Day In The Life

• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules
• Study/develop schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• Serve as Business Manager for ColonialWebb on construction projects
• Work with Supply Chain Manager to procure materials, equipment and subcontracts
• Manage and oversee submittals, operations and maintenance documents and closeout process
• Negotiate change orders with customers and manage change order process
• Review/author RFIs and review responses to determine scope of impact
• Provide information project team to promote design, fabrication and ensure project execution
• Interpret project specifications and make decisions relating to equipment, materials and subcontractors
• Assist project Superintendents with daily operations and supervise Assistant Project Managers/Project Managers/Project Engineers
• Ensure that regular and timely project meetings are occurring as needed for successful job completion
• Responsible for owning project forecasts for revenue, cost-to-complete and expected gross profit
• Assume primary responsibility for redemption of equipment, material, and subcontractor estimates; assume secondary responsibility for labor and other costs

You Should Have

• Minimum of five years of commercial/industrial project management experience
• Experience of hands‑on management of projects with a scope of work exceeding $10m
• Ability to manage continuous flow of material and labor for large projects lasting a year or more
• Electrical trade knowledge
• OSHA 30‑hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to diplomatically and effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to demonstrate foresight and problem‑solving skills to make decisions based on information at hand

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.