Special Projects Manager

About the Role

The Special Projects Manager runs DP Electric's service department, directing, scheduling, estimating, and coordinating daily activities to support special construction projects. This role is both strategic and operational, setting the department's direction, managing resources, and ensuring profitable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, estimate, and coordinate daily activities of the service department, its resources, and staff.
• Monitor productivity and service response times against client expectations.
• Manage and mentor team members, matching workforce capability to project requirements.
• Set the strategic vision, including market and customer strategy, cost-saving initiatives, and resource planning.
• Develop and manage the department's annual budget.
• Create policies, Methods of Procedure, quality standards, service contracts, and guidelines.
• Audit project parameters, specifications, and service requests to ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Collaborate with operations on resource planning and inventory management.
• Work with Marketing to enhance department visibility on social media and advertising.
• Build and maintain relationships with external customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in scheduling, service delivery, resource allocation, or similar within electrical contracting or construction.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of electrical contracting processes and workforce management best practices.
• Experience managing service contracts and external vendor operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills for project documentation and reporting.

We welcome equivalent combinations of education, certification, and experience that ensure successful job performance. Additional education may substitute for required experience on a one-for-one year basis, or vice versa.

Work Environment

This role is office-based, primarily at a desk and on a computer, with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and exposure to noise, dust, and time pressure. Expect a fast-paced environment with concurrent deadlines requiring sound judgment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus target.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, eligible after one year of service.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – you are an owner of this company.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Access to DP University, our in-house training program for career growth.

Our Culture

A people-first culture grounded in our core values: Dependable, Opportunity, Raise the Standard, Give Back, Positivity, Family Culture.