Project Manager I - Electrical Engineering

Bartlett & West•Bismarck, ND

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will manage Electrical engineering projects (within the MEP Group) including focus areas of higher-education, industrial, commercial buildings, public works, regional water systems, energy, transportation and railroad facilities projects. Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architectural, mechanical (HVAC background), or electrical (building systems background) engineering or related engineering field required.
10+ years’ experience in civil engineering projects with increasing responsibility and P.E. licensure required.
Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Revit and MEP software strongly preferred.
Driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Revit and MEP software strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Executes planning for projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project. Creates estimate of cost and budget for the project.
Executes internal project setup procedures in accordance with the company’s policies.
Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables including but not limited to: preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates, definition of and oversight of design surveys, designs and plan production, project status/review meetings, specification and contract document development and production.
May participate in the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of accounts receivable (A/R) and work-in-process (WIP) in accordance with the company’s policies.
Reviews and assesses the progress and financial performance of all assigned projects on a regular and ongoing basis. Coordinates and implements changes in resource assignments, production methods, etc. to achieve optimum efficiency and profitability.
Communicates openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction. Prepares, conducts and documents all progress review and other meetings.
Conducts project closeout, including contract closeout and internal evaluation of project performance relative to the budget.
Understands the company’s client service model and applies these principles to all interactions with clients.
Participates in developing a culture of discipline, where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company. Meets all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.)
Stays abreast of new engineering trends and techniques. Participates in professional organization(s) in the manager’s area of expertise and/or client focus. Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company.
Implements divisional and company standards and company processes such as file management systems and resource management/project planning systems.
Develops and fosters an open environment encouraging communications among team members assigned to a project.
May work with a higher level PM in all aspects of project management.
Assists with developing and pricing contracts for business with clients.
Will generally manage small projects or be a part of a bigger project.
Refers contacts to CSMs and other senior managers. May develop resolutions to client issues/concerns with the involvement of the CSM & other applicable Sr. Managers.
May assist with accounts receivable and invoicing.