Project Manager

Substation Project Manager

We are looking for a talented Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position leads the supervision, directing and coordinating of the construction and associated project management of electric utility construction projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day oversight, management and administration of the company's safety management system
• Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
• Interface with owner/client, and on-site construction crews as required to ensure project safety, quality, project schedule and other milestones are met
• Learn and apply MJE Project Management standards and best practices to all aspects of work
• Track, report and manage the work via the MJE Project Controls Reporting System (PCRS)
• Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs
• Expected to forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget
• Coordinate all aspects of job set up to incorporate MJE standards regarding safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, billing, etc.
• Work with the project team to plan and evaluate performance adjustments needed to stay within budget and on schedule for project completion
• Interface with client/owner representative, IBEW union members and subcontractors
• Continuously exercise leadership capabilities in managing field employees and utility construction work while following company and contract requirements
• Provide correspondence and present project expectations and status to field employees and clients in a group setting
• Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals
• Provide weekly updates on project to senior management as needed
• Quote change orders from drawing changes, RFI's and customer requests and process accordingly.
• Work with field leadership to ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget and exceed safety expectations
• Monitor and approve weekly payroll, equipment and tool reporting
• Manage and oversee all subcontractors
• Review all job costs invoices and transactions to facilitate timely billing

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership capabilities in a management role
• Ability to present to groups of 20-40 individuals
• Knowledge of utility construction practices
• Experience managing project financials
• Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Access, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong managerial/leadership skills
• Ability to provide oversight to numerous projects throughout a large geographic area
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry
• Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements
• Electrical utility construction (distribution, substation, transmission line) expertise is preferred

What You'll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Lifelock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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