Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in a project engineer, project coordination, estimating, or construction support role.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Electrical construction experience (office or field exposure).
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating platforms.
• PMP, CPM, or CPE certification (or progress toward certification).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning and execution of service projects, including schedule development based on estimated hours, electrical scope, project milestones, and resource constraints.
• Provide day-to-day project coordination support between Project Managers, Estimators, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings on behalf of the Project Manager when requested and document action items and follow-ups.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch list coordination and documentation tracking.
• Assist in the development of project estimates and proposals under the direction of a Project Manager or Estimator.
• Review RFPs and RFQs and extract pertinent scope, schedule, and risk information to support estimate development.
• Develop and refine Scope of Work documents, including inclusions, clarifications, and exclusions, to protect Baker Electric from scope gaps and risk exposure.
• Assist in pricing and documentation of change orders and extra work tickets generated by the field.
• Review RFIs generated by field personnel for completeness and accuracy.
• Answer RFIs that can be resolved internally by checking drawings and specifications; route others to the appropriate design professional.
• Review supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings for conformance with project requirements.
• Track submittals and approvals to ensure project schedules are maintained.
• Manage procurement for light fixtures, switchgear, and major material packages under Project Manager direction.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of complete material packages.
• Track lead times and escalation items and communicate risks to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric field leadership.
• Communicate schedule milestones to subcontractors and suppliers and assist in resolving conflicts.
• Support pre-job walks by developing preliminary material lists and documenting site conditions that may impact cost, schedule, or execution.
• Assist in identifying value engineering, pre-fabrication, and efficiency opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager, Estimator, or Director of Operations.
• Perform overtime work when required to support operational and project needs.