Project Manager - Electrical

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

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About The Position

The Project Manager – Electrical develops relationships with employees and internal and external customers in support of Baker Group’s mission. Under limited supervision, this role manages and administers construction projects from contract preparation through delivery, including on-site coordination, quality control, and contract management. The position manages materials, manpower, and processes; purchases materials; schedules work; estimates change orders; and contracts subcontractors. It ensures assigned projects are completed profitably, accurately, on time, within contract scope, and in line with customer expectations, while maintaining and growing long-term customer relationships. The role oversees project planning, budgeting, cost estimating, procurement, construction coordination, and quality control. It may lead project managers, designers, and project engineers, and serves as the customer’s account manager or single point of contact during project execution. The work involves interpreting drawings and contracts, estimating electrical work, using estimating and accounting software, and maintaining accurate daily time and equipment reports. The position requires a degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering, or two to five years of directly related experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Work may take place in normal office conditions and in construction environments with exposure to weather, heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, vibration, dust or fumes, loud noise, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, and elevated or exposed locations. Moderate physical activity may be required.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering, or two to five years of directly related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Construction knowledge.
Ability to read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts.
Knowledge of contract language and basic accounting.
Organization, communication, computer, problem-solving, leadership, crisis-management, and personal-management skills.
Ability to multitask and be flexible.
Good vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with existing customers and pursue opportunities that support long-term customer relationships and revenue.
Lead teams of project managers, designers, and project engineers.
Participate in planning and developing design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects.
Provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and coordinate basic design plans and construction documents as needed.
Develop and administer project budgets, fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
Perform project cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
Oversee day-to-day construction project management and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms.
Review and interpret designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications; initiate revisions and advise consultants and clients on achieving required results.
Ensure project operations comply with design specifications.
Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensure client requirements are met, prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement as appropriate.
Authorize contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment.
Direct work sequencing to expedite delivery and minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for conformance with building and life safety codes and architectural and engineering specifications.
Represent the company in dealings with customers, consultants, contractors, and public or private agencies and organizations.
Research and prepare reports on operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and other issues as appropriate.
Act as the account manager or single point of contact with customers during project execution.
Estimate electrical work and read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts.
Use computer estimating programs and accounting software.
Maintain accurate daily time and equipment reporting.
Perform related work as required.