Electrical Senior Project Manager (33195)
About The Position
CEC is an innovative specialty services trade provider that is committed to its employees and their career growth. With the rapid expansion of our company, we need passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. The Senior Project Manager oversees multiple projects, including large-scale and complex scopes, and is accountable for financial performance, schedule, and delivery across the portfolio. This role leads and mentors PMs, APMs, and PEs; manages risk; and serves as the primary point of contact and escalation for internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager drives consistent project execution and maintains clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education and experience in construction management, engineering or related field.
- 7+ years’ experience in project management and estimating.
- Commercial general contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.
- Must have a current Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Expert knowledge of estimating practices, construction materials, and cost management.
- Expert understanding of power distribution, low voltage system components, and general construction requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in using estimating software and tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of safety procedures and true believer in safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead vendor planning, maintain strong client and vendor relationships, and resolve complex issues.
- Lead new business pursuits and expansion of current customer opportunities.
- Review proposals to ensure scope, schedule, and pricing can be executed by the project team.
- Direct project communication strategy and meetings for major clients, senior stakeholders, and large teams.
- Oversee reporting on multiple projects or portfolios.
- Oversee project setup across multiple jobs—verify that all systems, workflows, and budgets meet company and client requirements.
- Oversee safety planning across projects; ensure JHAs, Safety Plans, and training are complete and approved before work starts.
- Lead schedule strategy for complex and multi-phase projects.
- Standardize and optimize planning tools and methods.
- Oversee coordination of RFI and submittal process.
- Manages large-scale or multi-project close-outs, conducts lessons learned.
- Lead financial strategy and ensure profit targets across projects.
- Review and approve major scope and cost changes.
- Direct procurement strategy for complex or high-value projects.
- Oversee QC and compliance programs across projects.
- Verify projects are being managed in alignment with contract requirements; support PMs in resolving contract-related issues.
- Oversee change order accuracy and timeliness; ensure project teams follow authorization and approval procedures.
- Manage vendor and procurement risk across all projects.
- Lead risk planning and mitigation strategies across projects.
- Manage permitting for multiple project sites.
- Manage cross-project staffing strategies for efficiency.
- Mentor PMs and guide team leaders on communication and leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop team capabilities.
- Model respectful, professional behavior and manage conflict diplomatically.
- Holds teams accountable to high ethical standards and addresses integrity issues proactively.
- Oversee safety performance across multiple projects and drives a proactive safety culture.
- Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
