Senior Project Manager (Construction/Electrical)

Rosendin•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Join our team as a Senior Project Manager where you will be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for several small to medium projects or one very large project. You will lead and manage a team of project managers, and assistant project managers to deliver exceptional results for our clients. The position proactively develops new business opportunities and relationships with current and potential customers.

Requirements

Experience managing electrical construction projects – after all, that is what we do!
Project accountability and initiative for all aspects of the project and its success.
Ability to creatively solve problems. You’ve been in the trenches before. You know what it takes to get the job done and done right for your customer and the company.
A strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction, and how these systems work.
A fanatical determination about planning, innovating, and improving the processes we use every day.
Ability to think outside the box and lead the team in driving innovative construction techniques and prefabrication strategies.
Possess strong leadership skills, business acumen, and integrity.
A strong understanding of the financials of a project and how to forecast.
Ability to create and foster great relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your people.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes. We are counting on you to bring and foster a collaborative spirit to our work process.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or other related discipline preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction.
Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods required.
Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience
Proven experience mentoring and managing others.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedure
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle and Accubid preferred
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Nice To Haves

PE license a plus
Business development/heavy client interaction a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field.
Effectively supervise a staff in the day to day administration of a job or supervise two or more Project Managers in their daily tasks.
Train and effectively supervise Project Managers in the company philosophy and systems
Negotiate and supervise the preparation of all change orders on the project
Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project. Train and effectively supervise a Project Assistant in the maintenance of project required tracking devices.
Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets
Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision
Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
Prepare monthly costing reports
Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client