Position Purpose: This position will be responsible for the supervising, directing, and coordinating the construction and associated project management of wind & solar projects. The Project Manager acts as the single point of management responsibility from project pre-planning to total construction administration services, participating in the development of processes, procedures, and systems to deliver projects to our customers on schedule and within budget.
Essential Responsibilities
Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
Coordinate all aspects of job set up to incorporate MJE standards regarding safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, billing, etc.
Interface with owner/client and on-site construction crews as required to ensure project safety, quality, project schedule and other milestones are met
Expected to forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget
Work with the project team to plan and evaluate performance adjustments needed to stay within budget and on schedule for project completion
Work with field leadership to ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget, and exceed safety expectations
Quote change orders from drawing changes, RFIs, and customer requests and process accordingly
Interface with client/owner representative, IBEW union members. and subcontractors
Provide correspondence and present project expectations and status to field employees and clients in a group setting
Travel is required (minimum 25%)
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
Proven communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong managerial/leadership skills
Ability to present to groups of 20-40 individuals
Knowledge of utility construction practices
Experience managing project financials
Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Access, Excel, and Outlook
Qualifications
5+ years of Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related experience in the utility construction industry
BS/BA in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred
Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements
Electrical construction expertise is preferred
Work Environment
Must be able to remain standing approximately 50% of the time
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing
The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and vendors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds