Project Manager in Training

Chapel Electric Co•Dayton, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chapel Electric Co., LLC seeks a Project Manager in Training to oversee project personnel and coordinate project scheduling with Project Supervisors. The position ensures field teams follow company operating procedures and understand project scopes, tasks, and schedules. It coordinates project resources so work is performed efficiently, professionally, within budget, and ahead of schedule. This is an in-person role in Dayton, Ohio, and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. The role manages projects from inception through completion, including organization, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, financial oversight, document control, subcontractor and supplier coordination, progress reporting, billing support, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. The employee also monitors regulatory and safety compliance, supports field personnel in resolving problems, and escalates critical or sensitive issues to the Division Manager/Project Executive with a recommended resolution.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3–5 years of related experience in electrical construction or a similar industry.
Working knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
High quality standards and attention to detail.
Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
Ability to build positive working relationships with employees at multiple levels, management, suppliers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Accubid, AutoCAD, Revit, or other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
Familiarity with project management or document-control software.
Familiarity with construction or financial software packages.

Responsibilities

Drive the overall flow of projects from inception to completion.
Oversee project organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
Support field personnel with subcontractor relations and help resolve field problems.
Maintain financial responsibility for projects and apply construction financial and accounting practices.
Ensure project document control is completed, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and correspondence.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost-tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects for compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, and other regulations.
Select subcontractors and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating, and purchasing.
Verify that correct drawings are distributed to field personnel.
Create a schedule of values or billing format as required by contract documents.
Create project schedules covering completion and delivery dates and subcontractor requirements, and integrate them into overall project and manpower schedules as required.
Understand notice requirements.
Write purchase orders for major equipment and subcontractors, specify shipping requirements, anticipate delivery dates, and request proper delivery notice.
Host and attend meetings with internal and external entities to review scheduling, delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
Support the accounting department with monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with the foreman on project safety, toolbox talks, and weekly walk-throughs.
Obtain as-builts from the field and request CAD files from engineering.
Escalate critical or sensitive issues to the Division Manager/Project Executive with a recommendation for resolution.
Comply with company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs.