Project Manager

Project ManagerWelsbach Electric is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction and maintenance projects from turnover through closeout. Based in College Point, NY, this role is responsible for coordinating project scope, schedule, budget, documentation, procurement, field support, change management, billing, and client communication. The Project Manager serves as a key connection between field operations, engineering, estimating, purchasing, accounting, subcontractors, vendors, owners, agencies, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with contract requirements.Key responsibilities include the following. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.Manage electrical construction and maintenance projects from estimating turnover through final closeoutReview contract documents, bid documents, drawings, specifications, scope, exclusions, schedule requirements, notice provisions, and project risks at turnover.Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, procurement needs, subcontractor requirements, delivery dates, manpower coordination, and closeout activities.Lead project coordination with owners, agencies, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, foremen, field leadership, estimating, engineering, purchasing, accounting, and executive management.Maintain organized project documentation, including insurance, bonding, permits, RFIs, submittals, correspondence, meeting notes, change orders, drawing logs, closeout documents, and other contract records.Monitor project cost, committed costs, labor productivity, cost-to-complete, budget performance, profitability, billing status, outstanding balances, and cash-flow-related items.Prepare and submit budget updates, progress reports, cost tracking reports, schedules of values, billing documentation, and other required project reports.Identify scope changes, document impacts, prepare pricing, support negotiations, and finalize change order values with a focus on timely recovery and project profitability.Support subcontractor, vendor, equipment, and material selection in coordination with estimating, engineering, purchasing, and field leadership.Coordinate purchase order requests for major equipment, subcontractors, and materials, including shipping requirements, delivery timelines, and advance notice requirements.Ensure current drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and other required documentation are distributed to the field and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.Partner with foremen and field leadership to review job progress, manpower, productivity, safety requirements, material takeoffs, field constraints, and solutions to project issues.Attend and/or lead internal and external project meetings related to scheduling, delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, safety, changes, risks, and issue resolution.Review project work for compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, safety requirements, environmental regulations, agency requirements, and company procedures.Support monthly billing, collections follow-up, job cost reporting, and communication with accounting to maintain timely and accurate project financial information.Coordinate project closeout, including punch list support, as-builts, CAD requests, warranties, final documentation, and required owner or agency submissions.Escalate critical, sensitive, or high-risk issues to the Project Executive with recommended solutions and supporting information.Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, safety programs, and standards of professional conduct.QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredFive or more years of construction project management experience required; electrical construction experience strongly preferred.Strong understanding of construction contracts, project documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules, change orders, billing, and closeout requirements.Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, labor/productivity impacts, and project profitability.Ability to communicate effectively with field leadership, owners, agencies, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, design professionals, internal departments, and executive leadership.Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, city, safety, environmental, and construction-related regulations and guidelines.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.Ability to travel to project sites throughout the New York City area as business needs require.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent field, trade, project management, or electrical construction experience may be consideredExperience with NYC public agency, utility, infrastructure, transportation, maintenance, or municipal electrical projects preferred.Experience working in union construction environments and coordinating with IBEW/Local 3 field labor preferred.OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, or other construction, safety, or project management certifications are a plus. TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE SKILLS Procore or similar Project Management/document control software preferredBluebeam, AutoCAD, Autodesk Build, Microsoft Project, or similar drawing, scheduling, and field coordination tools preferred.Vista/Viewpoint, Sage, CMiC, or similar construction ERP/accounting software experience preferred.Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, schedules of values, and project financial review are a plus. CORE COMPETENCIES Electrical construction project managementProject controls, cost management, and financial accountabilityScheduling, procurement, document control, and closeout coordinationChange order management and risk identificationField support, safety awareness, and problem-solvingClear communication, leadership, follow-through, and cross-functional coordinationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.BenefitsThis position is a Union position and will receive the Local 3 ADM benefits package. Welsbach is always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledCompensation Range: $100k - $140kNotice to Prospective Employees:There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.