Project Manager; Electrical Construction

Overview

Job Title:

Project Manager (Electrical Construction)

Location:

Umatilla, OR

Pay range: $120,000-$145,000 (Salary, Exempt)

Report to:
Senior Project Manager

About Cochran:
Cochran is a leading electrical and technology construction contractor in the Pacific Northwest, with a history dating back to 1954. We are one of the largest woman-owned contractors in the region and value powering innovation, human well-being, and community.

Our expertise includes electrical, security systems, audio/visual, communications, service, and maintenance. We strive for excellence, fresh thinking, and proven execution. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees thrive and to providing a harassment-free, inclusive environment.

Values:
Be Transparent. Be Kind. Be Accountable. Be Respectful. Be Proactive. Be Inspired. Be Brilliant.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities to expand business and support client satisfaction.
• Support the proposal and estimating process, including preparing project estimates and budgets using Accubid software; assist in development and submission of formal proposals.
• Collaborate with supervisory leadership to review project scope, determine timelines, staffing needs, and allocate resources across project phases.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety by ensuring adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation within the Project Management Software, including estimate logs, labor tracking, change orders, RFIs, transmittals, daily journals, and monthly financial reports.
• Update schedules of values and collaborate with the Project Assistant to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Prepare and review submittals and shop drawings; ensure drawing accuracy and provide field teams with approved documentation.
• Lead the change order process by preparing and pricing modifications, securing approval, and maintaining accurate records using Accubid estimating tools.
• Maintain daily communication with the General Contractor to support coordination and alignment across project teams.
• Attend project and stakeholder meetings as required to represent project progress and address issues.
• Ensure compliance with all permitting requirements, coordinating as necessary with regulatory bodies.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
• Provide ongoing support to field supervisors to ensure alignment between project plans and on-site execution.
• Assist in managing the project lien process by documenting deficiencies, submitting notifications, and preserving company rights through proper claims management.

• Experience building projects such as data centers, commercial, heavy industrial, manufacturing, food processing, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 3–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/training.
• Skilled in reading technical procedures, drawings, and specs; confident presenting to clients, teams, and public groups; fluent in spoken/written English.
• Strong math concept understanding including stats, geometry, and trigonometry; able to apply practical calculations.
• Effective problem solver with sound judgment; able to interpret written, verbal, and visual instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, project management tools, and systems for estimating, tracking, and reporting.
• No certifications or licenses required.
• May supervise others, including planning, evaluating performance, and resolving issues per company policy.

Company Benefits: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Seven Paid Holidays, Voluntary Benefits, EAP. Other compensation bonuses are eligible.

Cochran, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact