Senior Electrical Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Kokosing, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager to support the implementation of electrical systems for large-scale industrial construction projects in Ohio. You will be responsible for managing project budget, schedule, and controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures from pre-construction through final acceptance.

Responsibilities include planning, estimating, procurement, design review, and coordinating with internal staff to meet client requirements while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction project engineer/manager experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience with IBEW is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions including planning, estimating, procurement, design review, project controls, and work assignments.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with contract requirements and support the construction schedule.
• Develop timely project cost estimates or bids, utilizing self-perform labor.
• Prepare contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors for material and equipment.
• Interface with departments and staff on budgeting, staffing, training, scheduling and other activities.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Budget management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

Job Description:

This individual will be supporting a team throughimplementation of electrical systems for large scale industrial construction projects. They will be involved in mission critical projects, taking the project from pre-construction through final acceptance to successfully competition.

Directly responsible for project budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. Includes planning estimating, procurement, design review, project controls, work assignments, etc.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Develop a timely project cost estimate or bid depending on the requirements of the client utilizing self-perform labor.
• Prepare contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors to provide material, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling and other activities involving discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Convert successful estimates into projects.
• Monitor assignments to ensure services are being performed as specified.
• Conduct field visits and spot checks of work being performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state and OSHA policies and regulations.
• Participate in staffing plans, cost code creation, budget preparation, and business planning efforts.

Education and Experience:

• 6+ years similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Previous work with IBEW a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies/standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
• Significant business acumen is required.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Ability to plan strategically over the entire span of a project and foresee and mitigate obstacles to performance.
• Read drawings, interpret work specifications and work scopes.
• Demonstrate the ability to have solid attention to detail, and the ability to be a problem solver.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks as a team in a high-quality manner.

Benefits:
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.