Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

• Understanding what the client or company wants to achieve
• Defining the technical requirements and feasibility of a project
• Outlining timescales, costs, and resources needed to design and deliver an electrical operations project
• Make sure the work follows strict health and safety guidelines
• Developing step-by-step project plans
• Leading a multi-disciplinary project team
• Negotiating with designers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Liaising with staff at every level
• Ensuring each stage of the project happens on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Sharing regular progress reports with the client and stakeholders
• Manage allfinancial aspects ofprojects through ongoing job forecasting
• Oversee pre-construction meetings to ensure successful handoff from estimating to the field.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the foreman.
• Negotiate and resolve all customer concerns.
• When necessary, estimate change orders for assigned projects.
• Manage all jobs closeout procedures.
• Conduct post-project reviews to determine areas for future improvement.
• Provide coaching/counseling to foreman.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (electrical engineering degree a plus)
• A minimum of 10 years experience in Project Management of Construction
• Prior experience in electrical department tendering
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent verbaland written communication
• Outstanding interpersonalskills
• The proven ability to successfully manage construction projects.
• Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Self-starter with excellent positive attitude and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks.
• Efficient computer skills with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Understand basic behavior-based safety programs and enforce the company’s safety policies.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail while multi-tasking.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in procurement processes is desirable.
• PMP certification is a plus.