Project Manager

Baker Electric•Clark, NV

19d

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of several electrical construction projects. With direction from a Senior Project Manager and Project Executive, the role prioritizes project tasks in partnership with project support staff and collaborates daily with internal and external customers to ensure project progress and protect the company’s reputation. This is an exempt position, usually an individual contributor, and is positioned on a project site. The Project Manager manages an assigned portfolio, plans and organizes projects under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager, oversees construction in accordance with contract documents, and manages project contracts, budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontracting, and change orders. The role works closely with field supervision and project staff to monitor progress, labor, costs, and schedule, and provides mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of combined experience in electrical project engineering, estimating, and project management.
Experience estimating change orders.
General knowledge of contract plans and specifications and project accounting.
Successful completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities, and/or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Ability and eagerness to learn new technology.
Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications.
Proficiency in Procore or related project management software and Accubid Change Order or related estimating software.

Responsibilities

Assume the job duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager.
Actively manage a portfolio of assigned electrical construction projects and serve as lead or co-Project Manager as project needs require.
Plan and organize projects under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager.
Oversee construction completion in accordance with the contract documents.
Review and manage contracts, and become the company expert on project General and Special Conditions.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policies.
Prepare estimates for selected projects through detailed review of plans, specifications, and bid forms.
Maintain positive cash flow through effective cash-flow management.
Make initial client contact to assess project scope, schedule, and required resources.
Ensure labor, material, equipment, and subcontract budgets for assigned projects are achieved at a minimum.
Prepare complete and accurate bills of material for major equipment purchases based on personal review.
Negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions and prepare and issue complete subcontracts to selected subcontractors.
Generate subcontract requisitions, process vendor invoices for payment, and track payment schedules.
Meet daily with Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers to manage tasks and provide mentorship and guidance.
Manage preconstruction activities required to begin on-site work after contract execution, including permit submittals, equipment procurement, and prefabrication coordination.
Attend job walks and on-site meetings.
Work with field supervision to review and update Job Status Reports and modify schedules or plans.
Ensure weekly percentage-complete updates in labor reporting and keep manpower projections within budgeted hours.
Monitor construction with the on-site Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines and under supervision.
Supervise the preparation of change orders and negotiate them to a conclusion.
Prepare monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Division Manager.