Electrical Project Manager - Commercial Service

Baker Electric•IA-Des Moines US-IA-Des Moines, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a full-service electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization, and underground installations. We have extensive experience in both commercial and industrial electrical contracting, as well as installation and support for residential homes and buildings. Job Title: Project Manager, Commercial Service Reports to: Commercial Service Manager Location: Des Moines, IA FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt Since 1946 Baker Electric has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa. We perform all types of electrical work including commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization and underground installations. We continue to strive towards excellence by employing individuals with the intelligence, talent, and skills required to contribute to our growth and success and by focusing on employees’ individual performance and unification with the team! All successful employees are focused on customer satisfaction and dedicated to meeting our vision of an inclusive and unified workforce. Position Description . The Project Manager – Commercial Service works within the Service team of Baker Electric, Inc., a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group, Inc., and is located in Des Moines, IA. The position will be involved in all phases of jobs and projects, from conception to completion, including, but not limited to, scheduling, budgeting, tracking and sourcing resources needed to complete the job. This individual must have the ability to build relationships with customers, to support field personnel, to resolve field problems as they arise, to maintain full financial responsibilities of the project, and to manage the job throughout all phases. This is a team-oriented role and is involved in general business operations driving the success of the company.

Requirements

Minimum 3 – 5 years related experience in construction or electrical industry
High School diploma or GED required
Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel formulas and formatting
Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web based applications, include ERP systems or other construction/financial software packages
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values
Must have ability to build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills
Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and to meet frequent deadlines
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, effectively in the English language

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus preferred
OR proven work as an Electrician Foreman
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs

Responsibilities

Drive the projects’ overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
Attend walk-throughs.
Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements.
Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
Understand notice requirements.
Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s.
Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Executive Team with recommendations for resolution.
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.