Sr. Project Manager (Electrical)

Sr. Project Manager (Electrical)

Location : United States, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Job Skills : Electrical, Construction Management and Commissioning, Civil, Structural and Architectural, Engineering and Project Management

Type : Permanent

Salary : Negotiable

Summary of Primary Functions :

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive project management and general management support across a range of engineering projects and work with the Location Manager and Sales Manager to grow the business and maximize all opportunities for work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Solicit vendors and subcontractors for assigned projects as necessary.

Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, and related items.

Discuss and resolve any questions with the Customer before submission of the final estimate.

Follow approved estimating practices consistent with corporate guidelines.

Ensure such practices result in the most complete estimates possible while ensuring the financial objectives are met.

Utilize an estimation software package to complete estimating.

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes.

Accurately price change orders for ongoing work.

Ensure that the information required to begin the estimating process is accurate and available.

Accurately size equipment and analyze safety considerations.

Prepare and submit proposals.

Manage engineering projects on behalf of key customers who operate in a high-pressure, high-quality production / manufacturing environment.

Effective planning, control, and monitoring, both internally and directly with the client, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion and final accounts.

Effective project cost tracking and financial control.

Produce quotes and undertake estimating for small to medium-sized engineering projects once training has been provided using the Company's standard commercial approach.

Provide general commercial and project support to the region to enable budgeted results to be achieved.

Effective liaison throughout the sales and order securing process phase; works with other personnel on a national and international level throughout the contract.

Achievement of high profit levels through effective contract management, ensuring efficient utilization of labor resources at all skill levels and disciplines, sub-contractors, equipment and plant suppliers.

Reporting on contract performance regularly and to Company standard requirements, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the Engineering Manager as soon as possible.

Define scope and methods of work.

Ensure secured contracts are sound commercially.

Ensure a proactive approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build client relationships and boost market share.

Ensure all projects comply with Safety, Quality, and other Company systems and procedures.

Carry out effective national and international liaison as required.

Job Specifications or Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related fields desired but not required.

Certifications : PMP, CAPM, and CSM preferred but not required.

Experience :

Experience managing mechanical and electrical engineering projects mainly installations of production equipment.

Strong general experience of mechanical engineering.

Strong commercial skills and project management skills, particularly : negotiating, planning, estimating, costing and quoting.

Strong IT (MS Office) and numeracy skills.

Experience managing a small team and controlling, organizing and motivating internal labor resources and sub-contractors.

Knowledge of current H&S legislation & Risk Management processes.

Good financial skills including : cost and budgetary controls, accounting controls and procedures through to final accounts.

Project Management qualification or specific training.

Ability to secure contractor's license(s) for company.

Key Competencies :

Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels.

Able to explain technical concepts simply and succinctly.

Solution oriented.

Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines.

Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels.

Able to persuade others.

Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Able to build strong business relationships with key clients.

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