Senior Electrical Project Manager

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for providing overall on-site administrative and technical management on mission critical construction projects for our electrical division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule (includes interfacing with customer representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, etc.)
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising on-site functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of on-site administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.)
• Supervising craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract
• Providing technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required
• Initiating and providing extra work estimating and issuance of change orders
• Assuming responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project
• Fostering and maintaining good morale and positive relationships with customers, field and/or office personnel
• Participating as a team in calling on and selling customers on potential project
• Performing additional assignments per management’s direction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related industry
• 10+ years of related experience
• Equivalent combination of education/experience

Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy, solid communication skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, positive initiative and judgement, the ability to problem solve and meet deadlines and the ability to multitask with tact and consideration.