Senior Project Manager - Controls

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promotion from within the company. Powercor is the specialty services division of MKD Electric. We are a NICET-certified electrical testing, engineering, controls, and automation company. Our controls and engineering consultants are ready to support organizations providing best-in-class services in electrical testing, system design, electrical engineering, systems integration, commissioning, equipment servicing, and retrofit services.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients' systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Senior Field Service Engineer willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

MKD Electric is seeking a Project Manager. As part of this role…

The Senior Project Manager works with project managers and other stakeholders to set project goals and objectives. They are also charged with identifying and procuring necessary resources, estimating project budgets, setting project scopes and schedules, and wrapping all that information into project plans. They provide leadership by building project teams and motivating them to hit project milestones. They participate in building and training project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, PM methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates.

What you will do…

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field.

• Effectively supervise staff in the day-to-day administration of a job or supervise two or more Project Managers in their daily tasks.

• Direct the pre-construction planning process, accurately scope length and difficulty of tasks, develop schedules, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.

• Procure and coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maximize project profitability.

• Proactively monitor costs and react to variations quickly ensuring financial success.

• Utilize properly qualified subcontractors, oversee subcontractor RFQ process, award subcontracts, manage subcontractor execution, collaborate with subcontractors to establish communication guidelines for project progress, project meetings, billing expectations, project safety and foster professional relationships with subcontractors.

• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.

• Read, review, and follow project related documents such as blueprints, drawings, project scope, budgets, deadlines, and sequence of operation for proper execution requirements.

• Train and effectively supervise Project Managers in the company philosophy and systems.

• Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.

• Prepare monthly costing reports.

• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.

• Successfully maintains an acceptable rate of project savings compared to estimated budgets

• Directs a team consisting of control specialists, installers, engineers, programmers, and office staff for each assigned project

• Develops Control system implementation plan for the customer's situation and issues

What you will need to succeed…

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or construction field preferred and/or 5+ years of experience with Project Management in engineering, BMS/BAS, HVAC, construction or critical facilities operations.

• 5+ years of experience with Project Management in engineering, BMS/BAS, HVAC, construction or critical facilities operations.

• Experience in installation of building controls or low voltage systems preferred.

• Understanding of the construction industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel etc.)

• Excellent communication, presentation, training, and technical writing skills.

• Proven track record of completing jobs on schedule, being self-motivated and achieving full customer satisfaction.

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects successfully and profitably.

• Ability to document system changes, RFIs, Change Order requests effectively.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and staff coordination.

Physical demands…

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.

• Must be able to lift to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.

• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.

• Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors.

What you'll love about us…

MKD employees are the company's greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs

• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match

• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization

• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.