Project Manager I - Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Executes planning for projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project.
• Creates estimate of cost and budget for the project.
• Executes internal project setup procedures in accordance with the company’s policies.
• Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables including but not limited to: preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates, definition of and oversight of design surveys, designs and plan production, project status/review meetings, specification and contract document development and production.
• May participate in the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of accounts receivable (A/R) and work-in-process (WIP) in accordance with the company’s policies.
• Reviews and assesses the progress and financial performance of all assigned projects on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Covers changes in resource assignments, production methods, etc. to achieve optimum efficiency and profitability.
• Communicates openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction.
• Prepares, conducts and documents all progress review and other meetings.
• Conducts project closeout, including contract closeout and internal evaluation of project performance relative to the budget.
• Understands the company’s client service model and applies these principles to all interactions with clients.
• Participates in developing a culture of discipline, where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company.
• Mets all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.).
• Stays abreast of new engineering trends and techniques.
• Participates in professional organization(s) in the manager’s area of expertise and/or client focus.
• Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company.
• Implements divisional and company standards and company processes such as file management systems and resource management/project planning systems.
• Develops and fosters an open environment encouraging communications among team members assigned to a project.
• May work with a higher level PM in all aspects of project management.
• Assists with developing and pricing contracts for business with clients.
• Will generally manage small projects or be a part of a bigger project.
• Refers contacts to CSMs and other senior managers.
• May develop resolutions to client issues/concerns with the involvement of the CSM & other applicable Sr. Managers.
• May assist with accounts receivable and invoicing.

  Qualifications

  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills to maintain client and employee relationships
  • Business and Financial Acumen
  • Planning/organizing/project management
  • Implementation/project execution
  • Delegation
  • Teambuilding and collaboration skills
  • Accountability
  • Trust/integrity
  • Decision making
  • Customer Focus (internal/external)
  • Self-awareness & self-management
  • Influencing
  • Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Results focused
  • Taking initiative
  • Bachelor’s degree in architectural, mechanical (HVAC background), or electrical (building systems background) engineering or related engineering field required.
  • Experience 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering projects with increasing responsibility and P.E. licensure required.
  • Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Revit and MEP software strongly preferred.

  Travel Expectations

  • Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings.
  • Minimum travel is 20% of the time depending on projects.
  • Certain positions will require more travel.
  • Travel expectations will be communicated through the employee-owner’s manager, and for newly open positions, travel expectations will be reflected in the job posting announcement.
  • Driver’s license with clean driving record required.