Electrical Project Manager

JBW Federal is a subsidiary of the Kanaka Foundation, an NHO dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiians.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam’s
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional benefits included in a comprehensive package

Primary Responsibilities

• Project planning and mobilization.
• Accepting the project from the estimating department at budget transfer.
• Processing submittals to achieve the project schedule and the contract documents.
• Expediting material deliveries of subcontractors and vendors.
• Proactively promoting the company’s safety policies and programs.
• Preparing weekly and monthly cost reports, reviewing job cost reports, and conducting monthly analysis.
• Analyzing cost and schedule problems and initiating alternatives for course correction.
• Participating in business development, including client contacts, relationships, proposals, and presentations for selected projects.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Preparing and submitting monthly draw requests in line with contract documents while meeting project revenue forecasts.
• Processing and approving monthly subcontractor/vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
• Supervising staff, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, identifying training needs, and conducting on‑the‑job training.
• Collecting all accounts receivable, including retainage.
• Closing out projects in compliance with contract documents.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly job site.
• Overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Understanding and administering prime contract terms, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, insurance, and related documents.
• Preparing and reviewing estimates with focus on cost control, equipment utilization, constructability, materials, manpower, schedule, insurance, and related factors.
• Leading the project team in reviewing manpower, equipment, and material resources to ensure successful and profitable execution.
• Ensuring detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project timeline.
• Documenting project impacts per contract requirements.
• Preparing all change orders, supplements, and cost‑control budget adjustments.
• Managing billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from owners, maintaining positive cash flow.
• Overseeing the overall payment process with subcontractors.
• Coordinating timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts, including insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers.

Experience, Education, and Certification

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Electrical Engineer preferred; medium to high voltage knowledge required.
• 5–7 years of experience managing commercial construction projects with thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash‑flow procedures.
• Proficient management, leadership, business development, and technical skills.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and able to work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to perform functions efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a professional attitude and conduct oneself positively at all times.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills.