Project Manager - Renewables

Talent Team•Escondido, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for several projects. With direction from Operations Manager and Project Executive, the Project Manager will prioritize project tasks in partnership with project support staff. The Project Manager must collaborate with internal and external customers daily to ensure successful progression of projects and company reputation. This is an exempt position that is usually an individual contributor and may be temporarily positioned on a project site.

Requirements

5+ years of combined experience in electrical project engineering, estimating, and project management
Experience estimating change orders
General knowledge of contract plans/specs and project accounting
Ability and eagerness to learn new technology
Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
Proficiency in Procore (or related project management software) and Accubid Change Order (or related estimating software)

Nice To Haves

Successful graduation of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related degree

Responsibilities

Actively manage a project portfolio of assigned electrical construction projects.
Act as lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager based on project needs.
Plan and organize a project under the direction of a Project Executive.
Oversee the completion of construction in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Perform contract review and management.
Become the “Company Expert” of all areas of the project’s General and Special Conditions.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.
Prepare a complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form.
Maintain a positive cash flow schedule through effective cashflow management.
Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
Ensure labor, material, equipment and subcontract budgets of assigned projects are at a minimum achieved.
Produce a complete and accurate bill of material for all major equipment purchases based upon your own review.
Negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions in order to create and issue complete subcontracts to those selected.
Generate subcontracts requisitions and processes vendor invoices for payment; track payment schedule.
Meet with Assistant PM and PE’s daily on their tasks management and offer mentorship and guidance.
Manage preconstruction activities required to commence on-site construction work once a contract has been executed; this includes but is not limited to permit submittals, equipment procurement and prefabrication coordination.
Attend job walks and onsite meetings.
Works with field supervision to review/update Job Status Reports and modifies schedules or plans.
Ensure Labor Reporting on each project has a weekly % complete update and that manpower projections do not exceed budgeted hours.
Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budget.
Create and maintain the project schedule.
Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
Supervise the preparation of all change orders and negotiate all change orders to a conclusion.
Prepare monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior PM or Division Manager.