Electrical Project Manager – Power-Industrial
Newkirk Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our Power-Industrial division. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to lead complex projects and drive operational excellence in the electric utility and industrial sectors.
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Electrical Project Manager in our Power-Industrial division to oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from pre-job planning through post-job review.
Location
Muskegon, Michigan, In-Person or On-site (various Midwest locations)
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the overall point of contact for all team members including the customer.
- Oversee project efforts to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to required standards.
- Organize, prepare materials for, and lead project pre-job planning process.
- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules for project team and customers.
- Schedule and facilitate weekly planning/coordination meetings with field personnel.
- Partner with Purchasing department to evaluate vendors to meet project specifications.
- Create and manage the schedule of values for each project to be used to calculate percent completion, assess labor productivity, and coordinate invoicing with the billing department.
- Identify and negotiate change orders in response to scope changes during the project.
- Partner with Safety team to ensure a safety project grounded in culture of learning; demonstrate a commitment to safety throughout the project.
- Track and provide regular financial performance forecasts to the accounting team.
- Conduct post-job reviews to capture lessons learned, identify marketing opportunities, and adjust estimating units for future bids.
Qualifications
- Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and training.
- Journeyman License or equivalent electrical construction experience, with a solid understanding of construction codes and safety standards.
- Minimum of 2 years’ project management experience in heavy construction (Power or Industrial sector preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Accubid, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Procore software or similar systems.
- Demonstrated cooperative leadership skills.
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