Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager

• Reviews and evaluates project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal
• Calculates the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents
• Consults with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Attends job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or pre-construction designs are properly handled
• Work alongside other project managers and coordinators on change orders and cost to complete estimates of ongoing projects
• Analyzes projects for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed
• Anticipates potential problems and is proactive by taking action
• Requests material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote specifications and accuracy of quotes received
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors
• Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc. and Identifies any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems
• Designs electrical service systems for projects including building and pre-construction services
• Attend estimating/sales meetings, and project meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems
• Meets with general contractors and site personnel, as needed
• Keeps company personnel, clients, general contractors, and all others current on bid progress
• Manages teams in the field for varies lighting jobs
• Able to provide accurate, detailed and competitive estimates
• Enter and process tickets in house system Service Fusion
• Prepares budgets
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, combined with completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and field experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar studies
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Accustomed to estimating for projects valued at $3 million and above
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
• Must have Retro - Lighting Experience / background
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local codes
• Proficient with MS Suite & Outlook
• Strong computer skills and adept at learning new software
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated