Senior Project Manager - Electric Power Division

Hooper Corporation • De Forest, WI

116d

About The Position

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Our new facility is located on 50 acres of rolling topography and woodland areas that create a warm and welcoming aesthetic to the campus. A few highlights of the office building include a bright comfortable work environment, café with a staff kitchen, access to an outdoor terrace, and a fitness room with availability to a personal trainer. In addition, Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum four years technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• 5 - 10 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects (Electric Power Distribution/Transmission and Substation).
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.
• Experience supervising field crew through foreman.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursues and acquires new business through developing and maintaining strong client relationships, presentations to prospective clients, sound understanding of proposed project plans, specifications, and other contractual documents.
• Prepares project estimates, budgets, schedules, and assists in project contract negotiations.
• Monitors adherence to project estimates, budgets, and schedules through attendance at job site meetings, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings, and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Works closely with architects and engineers to resolve design-related construction issues including timely processing and approvals of project shop drawings.
• Keeps customers fully informed of project progress and any significant issues and their effect on design or costs.
• Negotiates fee changes and releases completed projects to the full satisfaction of the customer.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs within the department to achieve project objectives.
• Purchases equipment and standardized materials, monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts including change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing and expenses, collections, etc.
• Maintains sound union relationships with field employees and local business managers.
• Completes job closeout process including resolution of 'punch list' items, recording of 'as-built drawings' to reflect all changes to originals, and distribution of all operating and maintenance manuals to customers.
• Strengthens customer relationships through hosting and/or participating in company-supported events.
• Attendance at annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions is required.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees