Electrical Project Manager - Canton, MS (35379)

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Canton, MS

About The Position

The Electrical Project Manager owns full project execution, leading communication, schedules, budgeting, coordination, and close-out. The role manages budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. It coordinates closely with customers, vendors, superintendents, safety teams, and project consultants throughout the project lifecycle. The position has no direct supervision responsibility. The Project Manager leads project setup and management in Procore, including directories, budgets, schedules, workflows, and team access. The role oversees safety planning, quality control, contract alignment, procurement, financial tracking, change orders, risk mitigation, code compliance, and permitting. It also assigns and coaches team members, builds a collaborative project culture, and supports projects, operations, and the department as needed. The work may take place at construction sites and in an office. Site conditions can include extreme temperatures and weather, confined spaces, uneven or slippery surfaces, and exposure to typical heavy-construction hazards. The role requires travel to job sites, overtime and night shifts as needed, and on-call availability for jobsite issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education and experience in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in project management.
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Advanced knowledge of estimating practices, construction materials, and cost management.
Intermediate understanding of power distribution, low-voltage system components, and general construction requirements.
Advanced proficiency with estimating software and tools.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel to job sites, up to 40%.
Ability to work 8 hours a day and 40 hours per week, with overtime and night shifts as needed.
Availability to be on call for jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.
Ability to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in varied weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, standing, or stretching.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move about on foot regularly and sit for extended periods, including working at a computer.
Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and by telephone, and to talk and hear.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing; vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest, as needed.
Ability to work professionally in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption.

Responsibilities

Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure performance and delivery.
Lead customer communication and manage customer satisfaction.
Pursue new opportunities and expand existing accounts.
Participate in estimating kickoffs and support partner selection, bid reviews, and proposal writing.
Manage stakeholder communication throughout each project.
Lead internal and customer kickoffs and project meetings; document meetings and action items in Procore.
Prepare and communicate detailed project status reports, including delay notices.
Coordinate efforts across all project disciplines.
Set up and manage projects in Procore, including directories, budgets, schedules, workflows, and team and partner access.
Lead safety planning by creating or reviewing JHAs and safety plans, verifying training, certifications, and equipment readiness, and conducting project orientation.
Develop and issue the project work breakdown structure and detailed procedures.
Review submittals for coordination and compliance with schedules and contract documents.
Manage close-out documentation, inspection resolution, final turnover, and customer close-out meetings.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, financial reporting, and performance metrics.
Review and approve weekly timesheets and invoices for accuracy, scope alignment, and cost coding; resolve discrepancies.
Lead management of scope and cost changes.
Negotiate and manage material buy-out and logistics.
Lead site quality-control efforts, enforce specifications, and oversee inspections and documentation.
Ensure project-wide safety compliance and accountability.
Ensure owner contracts are in place, uploaded, and understood, and align project setup, billing, and deliverables with contract terms.
Lead the creation, submission, and approval of change orders, ensuring subcontractor work does not begin without customer approval.
Negotiate vendor and partner purchase orders independently.
Track and mitigate project-level risks.
Ensure code compliance and permit requirements are met.
Assign and oversee team responsibilities, allocate resources, adjust assignments, and provide feedback and performance coaching.
Build and maintain a collaborative project culture.
Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.