Electrical Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for providing overall supervision and technical management on construction project sites from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Requires the knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a five –year electrical apprentice program.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years’ experience in a project management position outside of OEG; Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman, wireman, project foremen/ general foreman, mentorship; Construction management degree; Two years’ experience in Mission Critical Data Center Construction.

Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).

Skills

Strong management skills; Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality; Demonstrated financial analytical skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Awareness: Read and understand the limits to the required scope of work; understand when a change order is required; understand notice requirements for constructive changes, delays, or project acceleration; determine pricing for the job (fixed price, T & M, GMP, etc.); know closeout requirements; know term of contract or period for performance; know how the “Contract Amendment/Change Order Process” is addressed in the contract.
• Pre‑Job Meetings: Conduct the pre‑job meeting; invite all project team members (Operations Manager, Operations Reporting Controls, Safety Professional); prepare agenda; review minutes and distribute; review Safety Violation Process; initiate job site hazardous analysis; notify Director of Employee Assistance of special substance screening requirements (e.g., Hoffman projects – 6 months vs. Local 48 1 year); set goals for the project.
• Labor Resources/Scheduling: Develop and use man‑loading project schedule; evaluate labor resources needs using cost to complete, job cost tracking report, and project schedule; analyze performance vs. estimate to predict labor needs; notify FOM of significant changes to labor resources forecast; track labor by phases and report on Cost to Complete.
• Budget: Set up job cost tracking report; close or be involved in all bid closings; review budget with estimator; phase projects with estimator and field; turn in accurate budget numbers for each phase on Cost to Complete form; determine highest‑labor‑component phases (highest risk); use budget to create schedule of values for positive cash flow; review/check updated job cost information.
• Submittals / O & M’s: Help estimator and PA obtain and assemble timely submittals; review all submittals; review submittal log monthly and monitor process; help expedite or resubmit as appropriate; help develop O & M’s for timely closeout.
• Large Purchase Orders & Subcontractors: Initiate, direct and review all large purchase orders, subcontracts and sign if authorized; review, approve and sign invoices against major purchase