Project Manager, Construction

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Payne Crest Electric, Inc. is an established leader in industrial, commercial, and telecom electrical contracting. With over $250M in annual revenue and a national project footprint, Payne Crest delivers engineering-driven solutions for complex construction environments.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Manager responsible for providing overall administrative and tactical direction for complex electrical construction projects. This position involves responsibility for scope, budget, design, manpower and cost tracking. The Project Manager has overall responsibility for project profit and loss and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure safe project execution: be responsible for the oversight and execution of safety practices on the project. Ensure a strong safety culture exists within the project team. Hold team members accountable for following safe practices.
• Understand project documents: review and understand project contract, estimate, specifications, labor agreements and code requirements to manage PCE’s risk and ensure a quality installation.
• Establish a plan for success: develop a project schedule and execution plan. Communicate the plan to the team and oversee its successful execution.
• Own the financial outcome: manage project costs and execution to ensure a positive financial outcome. Consistently track progress to ensure accurate forecasting throughout the project.
• Develop talent: invest in the development of project team members to grow their capabilities for the future.
• Manage and develop relationships: manage relationships with past and current customers and industry partners. Leverage the network of relationships to identify new project opportunities.
• Understand the PCE Way and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external team members.

• BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent; or relevant field experience
• Valuable work or internship experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Bluebeam Revu and CAD/BIM software is a plus
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to support local and national projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Reports to VP of Operations

Project Site

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.