Senior Project Manager

Company Description

At Vader National Electric, our mission is to help people build, monitor, maintain, and optimize their energy and information systems in the Commercial Electrical Construction industry. We are dedicated to building great leaders and providing innovative electrical construction solutions for energy needs. Join us in our journey to build energy systems that empower communities and businesses alike.

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Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager based in Bellwood, IL who is positioned to grow into a Project Executive role. This position is intended for a seasoned PM ready to learn Vader's processes, lead complex projects, and advance to the next level of leadership. The role requires regular travel to Chicagoland-area project sites, with occasional domestic travel (possibility of 20–40%) as project needs require.

Vader Sr. Project Managers are bright, integrous people who are motivated by challenge. They enjoy working collaboratively with all facets of a team to both (1) refine and leverage internal processes & programs and (2) develop project-specific solutions. They enjoy planning their work ahead and executing it efficiently. They can oversee project organization, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractors, safety, quality, and logistics.

The qualified leader is a self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills, who is forward thinking and takes pride in a reputation for quality, building strong relationships, and mentoring a strong team.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Estimate new work
• Business development (as required)
• Verify and enforce compliance with Vader's standard procedures
• Complete performance reviews for assigned direct report(s)—recognize great performance
• Negotiate purchases and subcontracts
• Breakdown labor from estimate for monitoring
• Schedule project activities
• Monitor labor, material, and direct job costs
• Communicate project requirements to field
• Review and, if necessary, produce shop drawings
• Prepare and review submittals
• Coordinate tools needed with warehouse / prefab and Superintendent
• Maintain and build upon customer relations
• Review contracts and subcontracts and negotiate proper language
• Verify contract compliance
• Lead, prepare and document project start up meetings
• Price and negotiate Change Orders
• Communicate with customers
• Document all project activities
• Perform short interval plan with Superintendent and/or foremen
• Prepare correct and thoughtful project projections
• Attend job site meetings
• Negotiate rental of equipment and track status
• Procure construction materials; assist Purchasing in producing purchase orders and releases
• Prefabrication Implementation
• Billings and collections each month
• Properly close out projects and maintain history
• Project profitability
• Mentor project staff at all levels
• Teach and Learn
• Comply with Vader's Safety Program
• Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers
• Contribute to strategic initiatives
• Continuing education

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Good mathematics skills
• Able to produce and maintain project schedule
• Eight (8) years plus as a Field Supervisor or Electrical Project Manager
• College degree in related field a plus
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and material
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes
• Contract law familiarity
• Advanced estimating skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Accubid (or similar estimating software) for change order estimating

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent letter writing and communication skills
• Computer literacy (spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling, cloud-based software, etc.)
• Scheduling
• Personal time management
• Interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact
• Group presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated

Compensation

• Anticipated salary: $125,000–$185,000 per year

The anticipated salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate at the time of posting. xhyhwjd Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the selected candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and demonstrated leadership capability.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus / Profit Sharing
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off