Electrical Construction Project Manager - Institutional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $95,000-$165,000

Summary

TheProject Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of electrical constructionprojects, from bidding and contract award through completion. Responsibilities include outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating and adhering to costs, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive client relationships. The PM collaborates with all other departments within the organization, including purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety as well as field supervision, general contractors, construction managers and inspectors.

The candidate should be open to traveling to job sites in Evanston as needed.

What you'll do :

Project and Account Management : manage overall schedule and milestones; financial, labor and change order tracking; materials purchasing and deliveries; forecast jobs' materials and labor; billing

Business Development and Customer Relations : maintain customer relationships; manage large accounts; propagate new business annually

Estimating : determine materials take-off; review project scope and final bid; finalize summary sheet

Site Management : visit job sites; conduct job meetings, build trust with field staff and collaborate with site superintendents; coordinate subcontractors

Team Leadership : provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomes

What you'll need for success :

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field or progressively increasing responsibilities in field electrical construction capacities.
• Minimum 3 -7+ years experience in project management, preferably in institutional construction or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in project management of large complex electrical construction jobs exceeding $5m.
• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting / projecting materials and labor throughout the projects.
• Proven success satisfying construction project KPIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills.
• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to manage and satisfy competing deadlines.
• Superior analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated influence and leadership abilities.
• High energy and adaptable under pressure.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides :

A value based working environment :

E : Everyone United

N : Nurture Communication

E : Enforce Accountability

R : Relationships Matter

G : Growth and Development

Y : You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidates relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a rich benefits program that includes medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals; profit sharing; retirement benefit; company-provided life and disability insurance; liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness .

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.