Technical Project Manager - Electrical Service

Electrical Service | Technical Project Manager

Greater Chicago Area

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Service

The Opportunity

2020 Search Partners is conducting a confidential search for a Technical Project Manager supporting commercial and industrial electrical service and small-project work. This hands-on position owns projects from the initial customer request and site assessment through estimating, execution and closeout. It is well suited to an electrical professional who enjoys solving problems in the field, building customer relationships and taking full ownership of results.

What You Will Do

• Visit customer facilities to assess existing electrical conditions, clarify project objectives and document findings through field notes, sketches, photos and equipment information.
• Develop practical scopes for electrical service, upgrades and small projects, including distribution, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, controls, equipment connections and planned shutdowns.
• Prepare accurate estimates and proposals covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, schedule assumptions, risks and exclusions.
• Coordinate field labor, purchasing, materials, subcontractors, site access, permits, inspections and customer schedules from award through closeout.
• Support field teams with technical direction, resolve unforeseen conditions and proactively manage safety, scope, schedule and cost issues.
• Manage several concurrent projects while tracking labor, costs, change orders, billing progress and projected margins.
• Act as the primary customer contact, communicating recommendations, updates and scope changes clearly and professionally.
• Identify follow-on service opportunities and help develop recurring preventive-maintenance relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Maintain accurate project records and support service department reporting, billing and closeout activities.

What You Bring

• Strong practical knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, equipment, troubleshooting, electrical distribution and safe work practices.
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, drawings, panel schedules and equipment nameplates; evaluate field conditions; and perform basic electrical load and circuit calculations.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local requirements.
• Ability to independently scope, price and coordinate electrical service work while balancing customer needs and project profitability.
• Clear communication, sound technical judgment, organization and the ability to manage shifting priorities with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; electrical estimating or service-management software experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Five or more years of relevant electrical construction or service experience with significant field exposure.
• Experience as a journeyman electrician, electrical foreman, service technician, electrical estimator, project manager or similar technical professional.
• A degree is not required when equivalent field experience demonstrates the necessary technical capabilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to customer facilities and active jobsites.