Project Manager

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.

About us:
Here at Magic Valley Electric we have a true passion for providing an honest and helpful work environment where every employee can commit themselves to giving our customers exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, and professional integrity. We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel.

Employee Benefits Include (some benefits are subject to employee contribution):

• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance for Employee and Family (HSA option available)
• 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Group Short-Term Disability
• 100% Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) Retirement with a 5% company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Yearly Performance Based Bonus
• Future Advancement Opportunities
• Positive Team and Skill Enhancing Atmosphere
• Professional Development Training
• A family. This is last on the list because it’s most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same caring when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You’ll come to love our company outings and you’ll build life-long friendships.

Summary:
The Project Manager plans, budgets, documents and oversees all aspects of assigned project(s). Project Managers may work closely with management at all levels in the organization to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule and budget.

Job Requirements:

• Employee must be able to successfully manage a project from start to completion.
• Responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing daily project management activities during procurement, design, construction, and close-out phase.
• Perform site inspections and document progress.
• Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents to determine the overall project scope and project requirements.
• Review bid requirements for projects ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.
• Oversee the coordination and success of the assigned project and staff while providing a safe work environment.
• Negotiate and write subcontractors purchase orders.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute detailed project schedules.
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring bids are completed in a timely manner, thoroughly, and accurately.
• Develop and sustain working relationships with clients through direct communication.
• Identify and understand bidding documents.
• Identify and submit required project documentation and notify other departments.
• Monitor job progress, especially regarding scope of work, job cost (budget vs actual), and project document plans.
• Must have estimating knowledge and be familiar with estimating software.
• Have knowledge of National Electric Code.
• Able to effectively estimate and track change orders.
• Participate in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids.
• Provide alternative solutions as needed, taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Attend and represent MVE in all design and coordination meetings. On some projects may lead these meetings.
• Maintain an action log for outstanding items and assign responsibility for such action items.
• Maintains scope issues log and compile pricing (with assistance from Pre-Construction Manager as needed).
• Prepare or oversee preparation of the preconstruction schedule with buy-in from internal departments as it relates to them.
• Interact with owners and designers to maintain schedule.
• Keep internal departments informed of schedule changes as it relates to their activities.
• Assist project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Track and manage construction budget between formal estimating periods and keep team abreast of current budget and impact of design decisions.
• Assist in the development and training of staff as needed.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for MVE.
• Attend industry events and represent MVE in a professional capacity.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal MVE clients.
• Implement all applicable safety programs.

• Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring results and success to the estimates he/she leads.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with MVE core values.
• Maintain a “value added” approach to job sites.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate to varied audiences.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Quick, sound decision-making abilities.
• Excel in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Continued development through industry related trainings and leadership trainings. 
• Good presentation and public speaking skills is a plus.

Physical Demands: 

• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone, with specific vision abilities like close vision due to computer work.
• Ability to hear and respond to conversations, phone calls and other sounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in person, over the phone, and via video conferencing.
• Occasional lifting or carrying light items (e.g., office supplies, wellness materials) up to 10-15 pounds.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, read, write and communicate.
• Occasionally required to work around operating equipment, work in confined spaces, stand for long periods of time, walk, reach, stoop, crawl, twist, bend, and climb ladders.
• Office-based with frequent visits to constructions sites.
• Must be able to wear PPE and navigate construction environments safely.

Company Core Values

ATTITUDE: Win the Day, Customer Focus, Commitment, Community Involvement 

INTEGRITY: Have Heart, Say It Do It, Lead by Example, Stay Honest

CHARACTER: Organization, Reliable, Professional, Personable

VISION: Relentless Improvement, Innovation, Opportunity, Environment

DETERMINATION:  Elite Work Ethic, Lead the Industry, Whatever It Takes, Get It Done

SAFETY:  Starts with You, Respect the Unexpected, Extreme Accountability, Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, spend a little time learning about us by visiting https://www.electricteam.com. When you're ready, please click on the Careers tab at the top of our homepage and select the posted application to apply for this position.

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