Electrical Project Manager - Construction

Electrical Project Manager
Newtown, CT

An electrical construction company is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to manage a portfolio of complex projects spanning multiple sectors and lines of business. This role provides on-site leadership for project teams, builds and motivates team members to meet project goals, and manages all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Schedule: Full-time.

Compensation: $110,000 to $165,000 per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do:

The Electrical Project Manager oversees construction cost to complete and project financial projections, accurately projecting costs by phase code relating to materials and remaining labor hours. This includes identifying areas of scope creep to mitigate risk, assembling design errors and project change orders, and communicating these to the project team, including negotiating and selling change orders to protect project margin.

The role prepares estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project, coordinates with the general superintendent and foreman to review revised labor hours and set completion targets, and procures resources to meet project objectives within planned timeframes. The Electrical Project Manager manages day-to-day project activities and resources, communicating additional requirements and impacts to the Vice President of Construction, and provides status reporting on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to leadership.

The role acts as an internal quality control check for the project, participates in quality issue resolution, and assists with dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation as needed. The Electrical Project Manager understands project specifications for installation, ensures the project team understands requirements, negotiates with vendors and subcontractors, and drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes. The role also coaches, mentors, and supervises the project team, monitors staff performance, and completes performance reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a project management role within the electrical construction industry
• CT journeyman or master electrician license
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, including the ability to lead across organizational levels
• Experience negotiating with vendors and subcontractors
• Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending budget changes
• Experience successfully leading projects to completion on time, on schedule, and within budget
• Experience leading and managing project teams of varying sizes, including internal and external resources
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with technical and non-technical staff and all levels of management
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction project management software
• 5+ years of experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of development lifecycle methodologies

Compensation and Benefits:

• $110,000 to $165,000 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.