Electrical Project Manager

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities.

Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

This individual will support a team through the implementation of electrical systems for large‑scale industrial construction projects. They will be involved in mission‑critical projects, taking the project from pre‑construction through final acceptance to successful competition. The role is directly responsible for project budget, schedule, and job controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures.

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including planning, estimating, procurement, design review, project controls, and work assignments.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule.
• Develop timely project cost estimates or bids, depending on client requirements, utilizing self‑perform labor.
• Prepare contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors for material, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on budgeting, staffing, employee discipline, training, development, scheduling, and other activities involving discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Convert successful estimates into projects.
• Monitor assignments to ensure services are performed as specified.
• Conduct field visits and spot checks of work performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state, and OSHA policies and regulations.
• Participate in staffing plans, cost code creation, budget preparation, and business planning efforts.

• 6+ years of similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Previous work with IBEW is a plus.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies, standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence).
• Significant business acumen required.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Strategic planning skills over the entire span of a project to foresee and mitigate obstacles.
• Ability to read drawings, interpret work specifications, and work scopes.
• Solid attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks as a team in a high‑quality manner.

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance. Paid time off and a 401(k) plan with match are also provided. Incentives are available to eligible team members to reward commitment to safety and customer service.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.