Sr Project Manager

PerLectric; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerLectric seeks a seasoned construction cost estimator/manager to oversee cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting for complex electrical construction projects. You will coordinate with superintendents, interact with general contractors and subcontractors, and drive change orders to protect project value.

The ideal candidate holds a four‑year engineering degree and at least four years of construction management, estimating, or supervisory experience in similar facilities, preferably in

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Four years construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with standards, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise Project Management functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff...).
• Investigate any situations with potential project impacts, mitigate wherever possible and initiate correcting actions as necessary.
• Work closely with on‑site Foreman and General Foreman to supervise craft employees.
• Work closely with Project Management team to supervise the work of other contractors as required by the contract.
• May provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff or other Project Managers.
• Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpretations of drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment, etc. as required).
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders. Review all changes submitted for accuracy of scope.
• Negotiate change order pricing and manage the change order approvals per project.
• Responsible for contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure company's safety initiatives are followed by all on‑site employees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for cost estimating, progress budgeting, change order pricing, cost forecasting including monthly projections. Managing project hours and work with job superintendents or foreman if adjustments are needed. Interact with general contractors and subcontractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience;
• Four years construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills are essential.
• Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electrical construction industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with standards, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise Project Management functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.).
• Investigate any situations with potential project impacts, mitigate wherever possible and initiate correcting actions as necessary.
• Work closely with on‑site Foreman and General Foreman to supervise craft employees.
• Work closely with Project Management team to supervise the work of other contractors as required by the contract.
• May provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff or other Project Managers.
• Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpretations of drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment, etc. as required).
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders. Review all changes submitted for accuracy of scope.
• Negotiate change order pricing and manage the change order approvals per project.
• Responsible for contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure company's safety initiatives are followed by all on‑site employees. Investigate, report, and correct any safety‑related incidents.
• This position is required to drive.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP.

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