Head of Project Management (Construction)

Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – 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.

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

Regional travel with overnight stays is required

Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs

Proven leadership capabilities in a management role

Knowledge of utility construction practices

Experience managing project financials

Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Access, Excel, and Outlook

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

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability