Senior Project Manager

The Stoner Electric Group; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for E

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Stoner Electric Group in Milwaukie, OR seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from initiation to closeout. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, safety, and team performance to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include procurement collaboration, change orders, client communication, and guiding field teams. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and 7–10 years of electrical PM experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and 7–10 years electrical project management experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles; knowledge of accounting practices.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating, including change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Experience with project management tools/software; familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
• Ability to build critical path schedules and understand construction sequencing; design-build delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on procurement and identify new project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, quality, and timely delivery.
• Oversee project financial activities (SOV, invoicing, collections) and define scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate expectations to team and stakeholders; act as a mediator.
• Proactively resolve issues and manage changes via change orders.
• Work closely with field leadership and supervise project staff as needed.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the project team to maintain a high-performance environment.
• Uphold PRIME/STONER Safety Program and maintain safe worksites.
• Maintain onsite presence and visit jobsites to support project management.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget & scheduling

Communication & negotiation

Problem solving & analytical skills

Adaptability & team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Accubid Estimating

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects. Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a positive financial outcome.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Oversee project financial activities (SOV preparation, invoicing, collections, etc.) Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
• Work closely with field leadership.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
• Adhere to the PRIME/STONER Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices. Lead project safety efforts, promote a safe worksite at all times.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and seven to ten years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
• Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software packages. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
• Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.,
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
• Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final “cost at completion” on a regular basis.
• Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
• Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments
• May directly supervise project staff

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.

When Performing Project Services In The Field

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises. Occasional climbing and/or lifting, up to 30 lbs. Travel required to work sites. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules. Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm. Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to support project execution.

Reasoning Ability And/or Critical Thinking

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction. Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered. Action plans must be developed and implemented. Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and elevate matters as needed. Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.

Any offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of job-related pre-employment screening appropriate to the position. After a conditional offer, screening may include verification of employment history, education and professional credentials, and, where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check. Prime will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.

Our Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401k Program w/ Employer Match Discretionary Profit Sharing Program Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

• Stoner Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Stoner hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.