Dynalectric Company - Project Manager Special Projects

Dynalectric Company•Lakewood, CO

56d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dynalectric Company Colorado is seeking a full-time Project Manager - Special Projects Group to join their growing team in Colorado. This position is responsible for managing electrical construction and service-related projects from initial opportunity through warranty completion. The Special Projects Group Project Manager is a hands-on role requiring ownership of the full project lifecycle. This includes preparing estimates, setting up awarded projects, managing project execution, tracking financial performance, preparing financial projections, overseeing customer communication, coordinating field labor and procurement, managing closeout documentation, and supporting warranty-related items. This position requires a well-rounded Project Manager who can work independently, respond quickly to customer needs, manage multiple projects at various stages, and maintain strong financial and operational control throughout each project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction, construction management, engineering, or a related field and 5 to 10 years of electrical project management experience; or licensed electrician for a minimum of 5 years plus 1 to 5 years of electrical project management experience
Experience managing electrical construction, service, tenant improvement, remodel, shutdown, or special projects
Ability to independently estimate electrical work, including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor costs
Understanding of project setup, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, billing, forecasting, and closeout
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Experience with estimating software such as Accubid
Proven interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with employees, clients, vendors, subcontractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders
Ability to work in a team environment while also managing responsibilities independently
Ability to pass federal and state background checks and a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead, manage, and motivate project teams
Ability to manage multiple small- to mid-sized projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, service work, retrofit work, shutdown planning, and special project execution
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Strong understanding of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billing, profitability, and Work-In-Progress
Ability to develop and manage schedules, budgets, and cost controls
Ability to take ownership of project outcomes from estimate through closeout
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate professionally and solve problems
Ability to identify project risks early and develop practical solutions
Understanding of and compliance with the work rules of IBEW 68, 111, and/or 113 union agreements
Working knowledge of municipal jurisdictional procedures, including plan reviews, permits, codes, inspections, and closeout
Positive attitude toward career development, team collaboration, and company process improvement

Responsibilities

Manage special projects from initial estimate through project closeout and warranty
Prepare accurate estimates for electrical construction, service, remodel, tenant improvement, shutdown, and fast-turnaround projects
Review drawings, specifications, site conditions, customer requests, and contract requirements to develop complete and accurate scopes of work
Develop labor budgets, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, subcontractor pricing, equipment needs, and overall project costs
Set up awarded projects, including job folders, budgets, schedules, purchase orders, subcontractor coordination, manpower planning, billing setup, and internal kickoff
Build and maintain relationships with customers, peers, supervisors, administrative staff, field craft workers, field supervision, vendors, and subcontractors based on respect, trust, and integrity
Manage all aspects of assigned projects within established budgets and schedules according to contract documents, plans, specifications, and client requirements
Estimate, budget, and trend electrical system costs from design through construction
Develop and manage accurate cost projections, evaluate project performance, and update monthly Work-In-Progress reports
Track project financials, including committed costs, labor hours, material costs, subcontractor costs, billings, change orders, projections, and profitability
Prepare financial forecasts and identify risks or opportunities that may impact project margin, schedule, or customer satisfaction
Thoroughly understand project plans, specifications, schedules, manpower requirements, and resources necessary to complete projects on time and within budget
Continuously review project progress, anticipate potential issues, recognize trouble spots, and take proactive steps to prevent problems from occurring
Coordinate with field leadership to ensure projects are properly planned, staffed, scheduled, and executed safely and efficiently
Facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-up on action items
Prepare and manage timely, accurate, and complete project documentation, including incoming and outgoing correspondence, submittits, RFIs, daily reports, change orders, schedules, meeting notes, and customer communications
Identify, price, submit, negotiate, and manage change orders, scope gaps, cost impacts, and schedule impacts
Negotiate contracts and resolve conflicts at the project management level
Conduct and document procurement activities, including commodity materials, consumables, tools, equipment, major equipment packages, and subcontractors
Manage subcontractor scope, performance, quality, safety, progress, and payment
Work in cooperation with the Safety Manager to support compliance with safety regulations, identify site-specific safety training needs, eliminate hazardous jobsite conditions, and reduce the potential for incidents
Work with the Quality Manager to support quality control expectations, reduce rework, and minimize project costs
Coordinate with Prefab, BIM/CAD, vendors, and field teams where applicable to support pre-planning, prefabrication, coordination, and efficient project execution
Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranty documents, final billing, turnover documentation, and customer acceptance
Support warranty items after project completion and coordinate timely resolution with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams
Uphold company standards related to safety, quality, professionalism, documentation, communication, financial discipline, and customer service