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Electrical Project Manager II

Granite Construction

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Administration, Change Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Equipment, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Continuous Improvement, Cost Forecasting, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Fast Food, Forecasting, Keyboards, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Project Control, Project Planning, Project Start-Up, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
POSTED
2 days ago
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General Summary

This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects in Illinois.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
  • Lead estimating efforts and support growth initiatives for the Electrical Area.
  • Coordinate with the field operations team and project controls group to establish budget.
  • Coordinate efforts with superintendent and field construction team to manage resources to meet project schedule.
  • Provide technical direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
  • Oversee change management and estimates to meet changing job requirements and scope.
  • Coordinate with project team to develop a comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.
  • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between all project team members to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
  • Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
  • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
  • Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related technical training or equivalent work experience in electrical construction.

Work Experience
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years project experience in electrical construction environments.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Knowledge of electrical construction in Chicago area.
  • Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
  • Maintain ability to work in high production environment.
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
  • Accuracy at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
  • A team player.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

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