Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

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Since our inception in Valdosta GA in 1975 Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial mission critical education healthcare institutional industrial correctional facilities hospitality military bases retail and others. In the past 15 years locations have been added in Macon GA Atlanta GA Jackson TN Statesboro GA Sanford NC and Plain City OH. Ace offers fabrication services hard bid design-build negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

Benefits:

• Health Dental Vision Life Disability Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program Leadership Training Skill Building Classes and much more!
  

General Summary

The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and overseeing cross-functional projects that align with Ace Electrics strategic growth objectives. These projects may include but are not limited to operational efficiency geographic and service diversification process improvement business expansion and customer experience enhancement. The role will serve as a central point for managing initiatives that are executive-driven and span departments such as Operations Estimating Business Development Procurement HR and Accounting.

This individual will not be to be a subject matter expert in every area but will be responsible for connecting key stakeholders managing project timelines driving accountability and providing updates to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management:

• Plan execute and oversee strategic initiatives from inception to completion.

• Define project scope objectives deliverables and success metrics in collaboration with executive leadership.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans schedules and budgets.

• Track milestones identify risks or roadblocks and ensure timely resolution.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams including operations estimating business development procurement and others.

• Build and coordinate with transition teams from departments like Operational Excellence MIS Accounting Divisional Leadership and HR to ensure alignment and synergy.

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

• Facilitate decision-making and drive accountability across teams.

Change Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Support adoption of new processes systems and standards.

• Engage stakeholders and communicate project vision and value.

• Monitor KPIs and report initiative impact to executive leadership.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and scalable growth.

Preferred Job Skills

• Experience with business growth strategy market analysis or M&A integration.

• Familiarity with project lifecycles estimating and field operations.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet).

• Strong leadership organizational and collaboration skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Acute attention to detail.

• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.

• High level of professional business acumen.

Position Requirements

• License: Valid drivers license.

• Education: Bachelors degree in construction management business administration engineering or related field preferred.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in project management.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

• Professional references Clear Background Check Clear Drug Screen Valid drivers license with good driving history Authorized to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

• Climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.

• Frequent use of computers phones and repetitive motion.

• Distractions
  due to environmental noise.

• Travel may vary with assigned project. Can expect 10%-15% travel.

Required Physical/Mental Functions

• Read interpret and apply information from policies and partner communications.

• Ability to follow safe work procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.

• Ability to hear see and communicate clearly.

• Bend stoop squat kneel push pull and reach overhead.

• Lift objects up to 10 lbs. occasionallyand 5 lbs.
  frequently.

• Prolonged sitting and repetitive use of arms hands and fingers.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  

AAP/EEO Statement

Ace Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identification national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other protected category under federal state or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

Ace Electric Inc. maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. The use or presence of unauthorized substances including alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited on company property or job sites. The company enforces its Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy as part of its commitment to safety and quality.

Required Experience:

Manager