Project Manager at Midwestern Electric

Midwestern Electric is seeking a Project Manager to become a member of our Estimating/Project Management department at our Indianapolis location. We currently specialize in highway lighting, ITS system installation and maintenance, temporary and permanent traffic signals and high voltage electrical work. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to procuring work clientele, project managment from intiation to close, resolve issues, managment of project scope.

Solid knowledge of electrical construction costs, scheduling and management of projects is required. 

Primary Responsibilities

Pre-Construction:

• Provide project leadership
• Assist with client and design team management/relationship development
• Develop, manage and coordinate construction schedule
• Assist in project strategy and implementation
• Coordinate with engineering services and other internal departments, resource coordination
• Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements
• Develop Project Implementation Plans required by the client and the Company including construction operations plans, Activity Hazard Analysis, Risk Management Plans, Safety Plan, etc.
• Negotiate and hire subcontractors and work with engineers and architects as needed
• Keep track of an inventory of equipment and materials
• Obtain appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites

During Construction:

• Oversee construction project(s) from beginning to end
• Manage master budget and project budget
• Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed
• Keep track of inventory, tools, and equipment
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule
• Oversee STRICT implementation of all applicable safety protocols
• Prepare reports regarding job status and resolve any problems that arise
• Continuously evaluate risks involved in implementation of every aspect of the job
• Train and mentor construction workers depending on the size of the project
• Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects and key team members of the project team
• Ensure all deadlines are met
• Hire subcontractors and union staff
• Delegate responsibilities
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects
• Keep General Manager aware of progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
• Ensure timely submittals and billing
• Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project

Post Construction:

• Collate and timely deliver all necessary close-out documentation to client
• Ensure timely commissioning and end-user training
• Ensure smooth and cost-efficient demobilization

Department Responsibility:

• Mentoring
• Implement and maintain company processes/procedures
• Implements training programs for employees to ensure their growth and conformance to company procedures
• Communicates regularly with direct reports regarding expectations, goals and performance, including performance reviews and regular feedback through the year

Competencies

• Coaching: Engaging an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities
• Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities; leading the implementation and acceptance of change in the workplace
• Building Talent: Planning and supporting the development of individuals knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively
• Delegation and Empowerment: Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up
• Client-Focus: Ensures that the client perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafts and implements service practices that meet the client and company needs
• Planning and Organizing: Identifies goals to be achieved and formulates strategies to achieve them
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials: Establishes and sustains trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; recognizes, understands, and manages own emotions
• Influencing: Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes
• Creating a Culture of Trust: Fostering a work environment that encourages people to act with integrity and treat each other and their ideas with respect; creating and protecting a high-trust environment by setting an example, advocating for others in the face of challenges; removing barriers to trust, and rewarding others for demonstrating behaviors that cultivate trust

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in project management and estimating software programs, including ProCore
• Demonstrated ability to manage/master the overall primary responsibilities of an Electrical Project Manager
• Proven track record of proactive approach to issues/management
• Track record of establishing, maintaining and managing budgets for construction projects
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with trade partner market and A/E teams
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical plans and timely response to RFP and RFI during construction
• Demonstrated ability to delegate, mentor, and lead team
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• Highly organized
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills

Working Conditions:

The position requires work in an office as well as a construction environment

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunities Employer and it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, housing status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No