Electrical Construction Project Manager
Experience in Healthcare Construction Projects
Charlotte, NC
$95K and $135K
We are seeking an experienced, motivated Project Manager to join our team of skilled project managers and operations staff and build projects that leave a lasting mark on the community.
- Manage assigned projects from installation through closeout, ensuring performance, profitability, and value.
- Deliver work on schedule and to quality standards, projected man-hours, Company guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Schedule and lead project meetings.
- Manage supervisors and workers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Partner with Human Resources to recruit a qualified, skilled workforce.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction
- Plan and prepare contract administration, direct project activities, and develop and maintain client relationships.
- Set up jobs: create job cost budgets and Schedules of Values, re-estimate, and review and execute subcontracts and purchase orders with accurate BOMs.
- Price and procure subcontractor packages, confirming scopes match the drawings, specs, and bid package and that subcontractors can complete the work.
- Price and procure major material packages (particularly switchgear, lighting, and commodities).
- Procure, submit, and manage the submittal process for the scope of work.
VDC/BIM
- Oversee VDC/BIM for the project.
- Work with the Project Operations Manager and VDC/BIM Manager to create a VDC/BIM plan, including layout lead, coordination schedule, and drawing schedule.
- Assist the Superintendent with pre-project BIM layout.
- Review drawings regularly with the VDC/BIM Manager and Superintendent to ensure quality and constructability.
Pre-Fabrication
- Work with the Superintendent, Construction Resources Director, and Project Operations Manager to create and maintain the pre-fabrication plan.
- Work with the Superintendent to manage delivery and installation schedules for pre-fabricated assemblies.
- Continually identify pre-fabrication opportunities.
Material Management / Jobsite Logistics
- Create and maintain the material management and logistics plan, covering material needs, ordering, receiving, and organization.
- Maintain a quality control plan to ensure all material meets project specifications.
- Work with the Superintendent, Field Operations Manager, and Project Operations Manager to develop the plan before the project starts, then implement and adjust it with Vendor Partners throughout the job.
- Procure, manage, and maintain project equipment, including company vehicles, rentals, and company and leased tools.
Scheduling
- Create and maintain the project schedule, including crew organization and manpower projections.
- Work with the Superintendent, Field Operations Manager, and Project Operations Manager to develop the field organization chart.
- Update the schedule and manpower projections weekly with the Superintendent and Field Operations Manager.
Subcontractor Management
- Oversee all subcontractor scopes of work.
- Ensure submittal deliverables are completed on time.
- Monitor subcontractor manpower against the project schedule.
- Ensure subcontractor work meets all project requirements.
- Manage billing for individual subcontractors.
Safety
- Work with the Superintendent to create and maintain the project safety plan, including daily reports, PPE management, and accident management.
- Work with the Superintendent and Onsite Safety Manager to develop the project-specific safety plan.
- Work with the Superintendent, Field Operations Manager, Onsite Safety Manager, and foremen to ensure adherence to the project safety plan and company standards.
Quality Control
- Work with the Project Superintendent to create and maintain the QA/QC plan, including specification and code compliance and punch list management (internal, general contractor, and owner/design team).
- Work with the Project Superintendent and Onsite QA/QC Manager to develop the project QA/QC plan.
- Work with the Project Superintendent, Field Operations Manager, and QA/QC Manager to ensure adherence to the QA/QC plan, company standards, testing, and documentation.
Project Execution
- Review and analyze project documents, plans, and specifications; direct construction activities; resolve construction challenges; coordinate field installations and closeouts; and maintain client relationships, all within cost, time, and quality standards.
- Track material and equipment procurement.
- Prepare RFIs (Requests for Information).
Cost/Change Management
- Review, price, and manage all scope and coordination changes, meeting owner pricing standards.
- Track and follow up on open change orders.
- Submit monthly WIP reviews with progress and cost reports, including cost-to-complete estimates, in the format specified by operations management. Reports must be accurate and professional.
- Be prepared to speak monthly to the following:
- Job setup – complete and correct
- Contract amount and billings
- Approved and pending change orders
- Costs to date – correct job and task code
- Hours to date and hours to complete; manpower projections
- % billed vs. contract; % hours used vs. estimated; % direct cost to date vs. total estimated cost
- Purchase orders
- Estimated completion date
- Open accounts receivable issues
- Key schedule milestones (Underground Start, Steel Start, Permanent Power, Conditioned Air)
Externally
- Build trusted relationships with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
- Serve on committees and participate in trade-related activities and events.
Qualifications:
- BS in Construction Management or equivalent education/experience preferred
- 5+ years of Project Management experience with a COMMERCIAL Electrical Contractor required
- Proven people, process, and performance management skills
- Knowledge of financial software, accounting practices, change order pricing, and billing
- Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills
- Ability to review drawings for change order pricing and material procurement
- Strong analytical and budget setup skills
- Strong written communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and draw on past project experience
- Spectrum experience a plus
- Estimating software and electrical field experience a plus
- Leadership skills and ability to motivate team members
- Team player who is self-motivated, discreet, and maintains confidentiality
- Positive “can do” attitude
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