Project Manager, Special Projects

Prime Electric • Bellevue, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects. Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction, and delivering a positive financial outcome. PRIME offers comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of a project, with capabilities including electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions. We are consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and five+ years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
• Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software packages.
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
• Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
• Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final “cost at completion” on a regular basis.
• Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
• Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules.
• Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to support project execution.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.
• Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered.
• Action plans must be developed and implemented.
• Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and escalate matters as needed.
• Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout the project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

What This Job Offers

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