Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

The CSE Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and controlling project execution for the purpose of meeting client and company goals and objectives. The project manager is accountable for the overall success of the job, gauged against the goals and expectations of the client, company and human resources employed. The project manager will have the authority to control all aspects of the job execution, access to the resources needed to execute, monitor and control the job.

While the project manager is fully accountable for the job success they can and will need to assemble a team and delegate responsibility for different aspects of job execution to internal company individuals, as well as outside service and equipment providers.

• Attend project hand off/buy out meeting with estimator/project superintendent/foreman/purchasing
• Serve as main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
• In conjunction with Project Accountant, manage project cost, budgets, labor/material projections, and billing
• Assist Project Coordinator with permitting, reporting, scheduling, and deliveries
• Assist Estimators / Project Superintendents with project take offs once project assigned
• Identify necessity, calculate, generate, submit and manage process of change orders
• Review assigned project plans and specifications, identify specialty or non-standard work and/or specs
• Contribute to the process of managing and evaluating Project Superintendent’s performance and attendance
• Effectively applies company policy and procedures and enforces project standards
• Communicate RFI’s with GC/estimator/purchasing
• Review daily and weekly reports from foreman and project superintendents
• Review and resolve any issues escalated from the field or from the contractor
• Review installation of material on jobsites as per the approved recent blueprint, NEC, and local code
• Oversee job progress with superintendents, identify / resolve needs, issues or request for information (RFI)
• Review projected progress and completion schedules, identify potential issues and resolve or escalate
• Attend project related meetings – pre-con/CPS/NBU/APL etc.
• Provide regular project updates, including progress reports, schedules, and budget status, to insure effective communication
• Assist HR in evaluating field employee’s competencies and performance
• Ensure projects are completed and closed out to CSE standards and within budget
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and organized
• Take care and maintain working order, all company property – vehicle/phone/tablet/computer etc.
• Follow company procedures and meet role expectations
• Attend relevant company and safety meetings

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college in related field (preferably electrical engineering, project management or construction management)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing commercial electrical projects
• Competency and knowledge in full range of project management methodologies
• Experienced with budget and schedule management
• Demonstrates superior leadership, communication and organization capabilities