Project Manager- Electric

PROJECT MANAGER - ELECTRIC

Division: ESCO Electric

Location:

Marion

Reports to:

Account Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Status:
Full-Time, Part-Time, Regular, Temporary

Typical

Working Hours:

7:30am to 4:30pm

May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.

The Project Manager – Electric is a senior level professional position within the project management structure of ESCO Electric. This position is best described as a lead resource for external customer project delivery for large scale or multiple projects simultaneously. Work executed will be for multi-discipline teams. This position requires acquisition of new and mastery of project management skills. Strategic leadership and mentorship of others is required of this role.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and six years or more of related work or industry experience; or
• A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
• Experience in a project engineering or project services environment, including the following:
• Knowledge and familiarity with project management activities including budgeting, defining and managing scope, risk management, and scheduling.
• Project team leadership.
• Project estimating, proposals, and working with clients during sales process.
• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Access, SharePoint, and Dynamics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Understanding of complex electrical principles and design.

• Manage multiple medium to large-sized electrical projects of significant complexity simultaneously.
• Perform project management independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Create and manage project tools including: project plans, schedules, and budgets. Follow and maintain all established project management processes.
• Prepare client bid pre-qualification packages, estimates, and proposals including the compilation of all relevant documents and materials to accompany them. Review estimates prepared by others.
• Utilize accounting-related systems for accurate tracking and forecasting of project performance compared to plan. Serve as the primary point of contact with accounting on assigned projects.
• Provide quality assessments of work performed by others.
• Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
• Work with management to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.
• Establish and maintain professional client relationships.
• Partner with other resource managers to ensure assigned projects are staffed correctly.
• Prepare and lead project meetings.
• Process change orders.
• Approves project timecards and expenses.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
• Develops meaningful relationships to build trust.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback.
• Able to effectively communicate and train others in areas of expertise.

Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. Some long-term travel assignments may be required beyond the…