Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerBuffalo, NYAs the client's primary contact, Senior Project Managers are responsible for profitably managing projects, ensuring their completion on time, within budget, and with quality workmanship. In this pursuit, Senior PMs must effectively balance stakeholder needs while building and maintaining long-term relationships. Project Managers are responsible for scheduling and sequencing construction activities involving components such as labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as the primary client contact throughout the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects.Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards in accordance with corporate policies.Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy in estimation, specifications, and a mutual understanding of project objectives.Organize project documents and drawings using established systems and designated software.Accurately forecast project costs, expenses, and utilization of resources.Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement.Coach and support project team members as needed to ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks.Manage day-to-day administrative items such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, etc.Lead project meetings both internally and with clients, coordinate action items, and ensure all deliverables are achieved.Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements.Perform project closeout and cost reconciliation.Mentor project managers and assistant project managers.Key Competencies for Success:Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict.Strong project management, planning, estimating and cost control skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedure.Continuous improvement mindset when it comes to evaluating systems and processes.Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in a business discipline, construction management or similar field of study is preferred.Electrical industry experience required.Minimum of 15 years of experience managing construction projects.Experience with successfully managing contracts greater than $10M.Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques.Team leadership experience.Minimum of 10 years of personnel management experience, including mentoring of team members.Computer Skills:Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Proficiency with project management software – specifically, MS Project, Primavera (P6), Procore and Accubid.Experience and comfort with Cloud based tools is helpfulStrong technical aptitude to learn and master company specific tools and programs is required.Compensation:The minimum and maximum annual salary that O'Connell Electric Company, Inc. believes in good faith to be accurate for this position at the time of this posting is between $124,000 to $150,000.00 annually.It is important to O'Connell Electric that potential candidates for this position understand that compensation depends on numerous factors including the geographic location where the role will be performed, skills required, experience, complexity, travel, and market rate. O'Connell Electric aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits. Please note that the top of the salary range represents exceptional, and/or senior-level positions, which meet all required qualifications. Actual offers take candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience into account.Equal Employment Opportunity:O'Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O'Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.