Utility Energy Storage - Construction Operations Manager

Utility Energy Storage - Construction Operations Manager

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At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee‑owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long‑term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

The Utility Energy Storage Construction Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for multiple projects. The Operations Manager will focus their attention on the successful completion of projects with a high level of business acumen and global awareness of how their projects affect the overall company. The Operations Manager should be available to accomplish all aspects of a project and respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner.

This is an exempt position that is usually an individual contributor and in most cases has direct reports.

• Assist with job duties, responsibilities and oversee the Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Effectively manage a large value of work of EPC and/or electrical construction projects.
• Execute on the direction from a Director / Project Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Provide divisional support for company development and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage all financial aspects of a contract (progress billing, vendor/subcontract management, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with multiple clients.
• Oversee Project Managers to forecast project financials, prepare monthly financial reports and participate in WIP meetings.
• Oversee and provide direction to multiple Project Managers for the following tasks:
  • Plan, sequence and schedule multiple projects.
  • Establish and maintain client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Prepare and submit project billings.
  • Identify document changes and maintain contract values accordingly.
  • Identify, prevent and limit exposure to project schedule delays.
  • Manage the prime contract execution process.
  • Monitor subcontractor scopes of work, create subcontracts and approve subcontracts S.O.V.s.
  • Lead project pre‑planning efforts by partnering with Virtual Construction, Preconstruction and field.
  • Create, monitor, and troubleshoot issues with purchase orders, project material submittals, and RFI’s.
• Effectively train and direct project support staff on daily tasks, offering guidance as needed.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies that will create a statement of work that clearly communicates expectations.
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project.
• Ensure Labor Reporting on each project has a weekly % complete update and that manpower projections do not exceed budgeted hours.
• Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
• Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
• Document all relevant project updates and communication between subcontractors, clients, and vendors.
• Ensure completeness of a project close out by finalizing all open items (change orders, documentation, etc.).
• Document and gather data for stakeholder reporting.
• Participate in the hiring and training of Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Managers.

• 7+ years of experience in electrical project management
• Experience estimating change orders
• 5+ years directly involved with contract plans/specs and project accounting
• Successful graduation of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program or long‑term experience…