Project Manager

Welsbach Electric Corp.•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welsbach Electric Corp. (“Welsbach”) is one of the largest commercial electrical contractors in New York City. We specialize in outdoor electrical construction and maintenance for government agencies, utilities, and private enterprises. Our headquarters are located in Queens, NY, where we maintain an extensive in-house inventory of materials, tools, and a fleet in order to provide prompt electrical maintenance services. Our field force consists of highly qualified, IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) journeymen electricians and linemen. These employees are supported by experienced project management, estimating, engineering, accounting, and administrative personnel, who together make us one of the leading New York City electrical contracting companies. Welsbach Electric seeks a Project Manager for our College Point location, preferably with Traffic and DOT experience. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. He or she will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. This individual must have the ability to support field personnel in their relationships with other subcontractors and to resolve field problems as they arise. This individual maintains full financial responsibilities of the project and must understand construction financial and accounting practices.

Requirements

Minimum 7-10 years related experience in electrical industry.
High School diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus preferred; Master’s in related field is a plus.
Familiarity with Procore project management/document control software a plus.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
Traffic and DOT experience

Responsibilities

Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by project team, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements.
Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Responsible for identifying scope changes and performing all associated pricing. The PM will finalize Change Order values to maximize project profitability
Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Executive with recommendation for resolution.
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.