Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Overview

Are you a skilled Project Manager with experience in the Electrical industry? Join Egan Company as a Project Manager in our Electrical Construction group! In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing and executing mid-to-large scale projects, while sticking to budget and time constraints. You’ll work from start to finish on a wide range of projects, seeing that the most effective and efficient choices are made for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle mid to large-sized projects competently; assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project.

• Navigate and use Egan’s project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).

• Manage all aspects of a project by conducting effective pre-planning meetings, maximizing resources in the buyout process, and supporting the field and/or shop to perform work efficiently.

• Direct a team through project execution, which includes gaining the respect of field personnel and managing the diverse expectations and opinions of all involved parties.

• Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through coordination with regional department heads and general superintendents.

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and other contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities.

• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.

• Monitor/control project development through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent.

• Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.

• Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.

• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions with limited guidance.

• Manage risks; investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.

• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.

• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Egan standards.

• Attend job progress meetings as required. Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.

• Promote a positive safety culture by ensuring Egan’s safety policies and goals are communicated and followed on assigned projects.

• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision and Values.

• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.

Requirements

• 2-year associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent level of technical training and related construction experience).

• 5-15+ years of construction/project management experience in the electrical industry.

• Willingness to travel to jobsites and client sites around the Twin Cities is required; willingness to travel out of state travel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellence in customer service and ability to quickly build relationships.

• Thoroughly understands key functional areas including: business development, preconstruction, means and methods, project planning and scheduling, cost reporting, and budgeting.

• Effectively leads and serves project teams, and collaborates well with others.

• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrates a value of continuous learning; willingly takes on new tasks and challenges, and proactively seeks and acts on feedback.

• Outstanding organizational skills.

• Ability to influence others and resolve conflict effectively.

• Reputation of being approachable, respectful, personally accountable, and easy to work with.

• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.

• Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods; willingly takes on new tasks and challenges.

• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.

• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire (if not already

• certified).