Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager

Waukesha

Are you looking for an exciting career in solar, road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Electrical Project Manager and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.

• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
• Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

The Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for the completion of complex electrical projects construction projects and facilities for Walbec Group of companies. A background in emerging energy markets such as solar would be preferred. Primary duties will involve the budgeting, design/review and project management of electrical work as well as oversight of field work if necessary. Provide leadership with a strong emphasis on ethics, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a Safe and Ethical Work Environment.

• Be self-sufficient and require little direction to determine the scope of electrical projects and arrange for appropriate subcontractors or internal resources to perform the work.
• Assist as needed with the electrical design and troubleshooting of projects and / or equipment in Walbec facilities.
• Provide or assist in creating written job scopes, securing quotes for the work and handling competitive bid process.
• Evaluate and review third party engineering conceptual designs, quotations and drawings for accuracy and communicates deficiencies for resolution in the best interest of the company.
• Monitor Subcontractors work, manage timeline of projects and report completion progress as needed or requested
• Review and understand electrical codes and design specifications to effectively monitor job cost estimates and related reports.
• Monitors project budgets and work quality. Performs field inspection by visiting different job sites possibly staying at the sites for periods of time. Regularly reports on project progress.
• Assist in the development of work scopes and standard specifications for electrical projects, start-up and maintenance procedures and provide training on new and existing systems.
• Perform a variety of system diagnostic, maintenance, repair and installation of electrical equipment.
• Work under tight and critical deadlines with the ability to shift focus due to project needs.
• Work with management to develop and maintain a predictive maintenance plan for company assets.

The Location:

• This position with Zenith Tech Inc., has a home office location of Waukesha, WI, but projects will vary throughout the Midwest, so a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.

The Candidate:

• 5 plus years of experience working in Electrical Management within construction or manufacturing environments
• Training and certification/licensing in the electrical field with a strong understanding of electricity and the components related to large and small scale electrical work
• Working knowledge of electrical code guidelines and regulations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan
• Must be a team player
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to understand mechanical prints, electrical schematics, electrical prints, understand operation manuals and follow step by step instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanics is preferred.
• VFD and PLC experience is a plus.
• Solar installation and thorough understanding of components

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