Gibson Electric Co., Inc. - Senior Project Manager

Gibson Electric Co., Inc.•Downers Grove, IL

2d•$135,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gibson Electric Co., Inc. is an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure design, structured cabling installation and maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, data transmission systems, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). The Senior Project Manager manages and/or estimates medium-sized to large electrical construction projects independently while developing business opportunities from existing and potential clients. The role also supports the development of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers through on-the-job training and mentorship. The position oversees contractual, financial, staffing, procurement, schedule, and safety aspects of assigned projects. It works with clients, design professionals, internal departments, trades, and field Superintendents to support project delivery and completion. The Senior Project Manager also prepares estimates for smaller jobs under supervision and reports project progress to senior management. The listed compensation range is $135,000–$185,000, based on qualifications and experience. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Four-year degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent combined education and field supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of construction contract language.
Working knowledge of electrical design, estimate packages, and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
Thorough understanding and application of industry practices, processes, and standards, including their impact on project activities.
Ability to understand and apply company policies, procedures, business ethics, and work standards.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform against accelerated deadlines.
Accountability for supporting required personnel performance and identified revenue and profit goals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CONEST estimating software, or ability to learn it.
Knowledge of Vista Viewpoint software, or ability to learn it.
Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software, or ability to learn it.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of Outlook electronic mail, or ability to learn it.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control project contractual requirements, ensuring key field and support staff positions are adequately staffed and meet assignments and deadlines.
Monitor and control project contract finances, including material purchases, change orders, cost-to-complete analyses, income and expenses, and labor, to keep projects within budget.
Ensure project materials, equipment, and tools are ordered and delivered on time.
Partner with clients, architects, engineers, other departments, and trades to facilitate critical-path work and project completion.
Prepare complete estimate packages for new small-to-medium jobs under the supervision of preconstruction or senior project managers.
Develop, monitor, and control project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within company policy.
Prepare and present monthly or as-needed work-in-progress reports to senior management.
Represent the company at assigned project meetings.
Ensure site personnel comply with safety plans, programs, work rules, company policy, and contract requirements.
Partner with field Superintendents to ensure personnel perform as required.
Work toward revenue and profit goals identified by the Executive Vice President & COO of Operations.
Develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers through on-the-job training and mentorship.
Develop business opportunities from existing and potential clients.