EPC Project Manager

Baker Electric • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

The EPC Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of large and/or multiple utility-scale EPC energy storage projects. Under the direction of a Senior Project Manager and/or Project Executive, the role prioritizes project tasks in partnership with project support staff and focuses on coordinating and directing the non-electrical aspects of EPC energy storage projects. The Project Manager collaborates daily with internal and external customers to support successful project delivery and the company’s reputation. This is an exempt position, usually an individual contributor, and may be temporarily positioned at a project site.

The role manages assigned utility-scale energy storage electrical construction projects and may lead or co-manage their non-electrical scope. It plans and organizes projects, oversees civil, concrete, structural, and finishing work, manages contracts, budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, change orders, and project reporting, and works with field supervision to monitor construction progress. It also provides mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of combined experience in general, civil, and structural construction, estimating, and project management.
• Experience estimating change orders.
• General knowledge of contract plans and specifications and project accounting.
• Successful completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities, and/or a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new technology.
• Proficiency with MS Office/O365 applications.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore or related project management software, and Accubid Change Order or related estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Assume the job duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager.
• Actively manage a portfolio of assigned utility-scale energy storage electrical construction projects.
• Lead or co-manage the non-electrical aspects of projects based on project needs.
• Plan and organize projects under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
• Oversee civil, concrete, structural, and finish work, including fencing, asphalt, and landscaping, in accordance with contract documents.
• Review and manage contracts, including becoming the company expert on project General and Special Conditions.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy boundaries.
• Prepare detailed estimates for selected projects by reviewing plans, specifications, and bid forms.
• Maintain positive cash flow through effective cash-flow management.
• Make initial client contact to assess project scope, schedule, and required resources.
• Manage project budgets to achieve labor, material, equipment, and subcontract budget targets.
• Prepare accurate bills of material for major equipment purchases based on an independent review.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions and prepare complete subcontracts for selected subcontractors.
• Generate subcontract requisitions, process vendor invoices for payment, and track payment schedules.
• Meet daily with Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers regarding task management, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Manage preconstruction activities needed to begin onsite construction after contract execution, including permit submittals, equipment procurement, and prefabrication coordination.
• Attend job walks and onsite meetings.
• Work with field supervision to review and update Job Status Reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
• Ensure weekly percent-complete updates for labor reporting and ensure subcontractor projections do not exceed budgeted quantities.
• Monitor construction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines and under supervision.
• Supervise the preparation of change orders and negotiate them to resolution.
• Prepare monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Division Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level