Project Manager, High-Voltage Transmission & Substation Projects

MP Systems | PPC Partners•Waterford, WI

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the safe, profitable, and efficient execution of electrical construction projects. The role oversees safety, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, sales growth, and project accounts. It also develops and maintains customer relationships and prospects for new business. Strong leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement are important to achieving company goals. The position coordinates projects with business lines and leaders to deliver work on time, within budget and scope, and in line with business requirements. It uses sound project management practices, including requirements and business-case analysis, project charters, project plans, resource plans, and related artifacts. The Project Manager also supports project prioritization and resourcing, manages billing and collections, forecasts and adjusts weekly goals, shares resources across branches and departments, and works to improve field productivity. The role develops customer relationships, provides high-quality service, addresses complaints promptly, and pursues new business through prospecting, interaction, and networking. It also identifies and helps eliminate job hazards, promotes safety communication between field and office teams, supports the company's goal of zero accidents, and obtains expected safety training. MP Systems describes its values as a Servant's Heart, Wisdom, Integrity, Courage, Humility, and Passion. It is an equal opportunity employer and a line and infrastructure construction company within PPC Partners, Inc., whose family of companies has 31 locations throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or a related field, or significant relevant work background.
At least 5 years of prior experience, preferably in electrical construction.
Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and budget processes.
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize employee performance.
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the electrical construction field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, execute, and deliver projects on time, within budget and scope, and in accordance with business requirements.
Apply project management methodology, including requirements and business-case analysis and development of project charters, project plans, resource plans, and related project artifacts.
Coordinate project prioritization and resourcing with business leaders.
Achieve minimum budgeted net profit targets.
Manage billing and collections to support positive cash flow.
Facilitate continuous process improvement to increase field productivity.
Forecast weekly goals and analyze and adjust factors affecting results to maximize efficiency.
Share manpower, resources, and tools across branches and departments.
Develop and maintain customer relationships and ensure high-quality service.
Take prompt action to resolve customer complaints.
Prospect for business leads and develop new business through interaction and networking.
Pre-plan work and identify methods to eliminate hazards by work task.
Observe others' habits and hazards and bring safety concerns to their attention.
Uphold safety as a primary company goal and support the goal of achieving zero accidents.
Encourage open communication between field and office regarding safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
Obtain safety training expected of company personnel.