Project Manager - Electrical

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

25d

About The Position

Create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external customers. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Manage material, manpower, and processes of electrical projects. Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors. Executes assigned equipment projects and ensures that assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract, and in alignment with customer expectations. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers. Performs related work as required

Requirements

Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering OR
Minimum two (2) to five (5) years of directly related experience to duties and responsibilities specified
Good vision and hearing
Organization and communication skills
Knowledge of contract language
Crisis management skills as well as personal management skills
Basic accounting knowledge
Computer skills
Problem solving and leadership skills
Able to multi-task
Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Continue developing relationships with existing customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term customer relationships and revenue opportunities
Capable of leading a team of other professionals including project managers, designers and project engineers
Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms
Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications
Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinates procurement, as appropriate
Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment
Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
Represent the company in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate
Act as the account manager or single point of contact with customers during project execution
Estimating electrical work
Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts
Use computer estimating programs and accounting software programs
Must be flexible
Must have construction knowledge
Accurate daily time and equipment reporting