Project Manager

Project Manager - Buffalo, NY
WHO OUR CLIENT IS:
Search Solution Group is looking for the ideal candidate for our client who has been proudly providing electrical design, engineering and construction services throughout all of New York and beyond for over 85 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build relationships with customers and introduce complete portfolio of services where appropriate.
• Collaborate across all company divisions when working with new and existing customers to ensure exceptional project delivery.
• Adhere to IBEW rules and regulations and all customer, Local, State and Federal codes and standards.
• Manage and oversee construction project lifecycle to include:
  • Contract, Finance, and budget:
    • Understanding the full scope of a project based on contract documents and or scope letter.
    • Manage customer requests for estimates in a timely manner.
    • Manage and track the Change Order process to effectively keep the project moving forward. This includes maintaining the contract value in Foundation is accurate with the work being performed.
    • Manage and prepare all invoicing per the contract and or the customer's specific requirements.
    • Manage the project budget by tracking (and reviewing weekly) the projects committed costs and actual cost vs estimated costs and estimated cost to complete.
    • Setup and review weekly cost codes (based on all projects being over 1000 man\hours).
    • Create and manage subcontracts for necessary work to be performed on the project.
  • Project manpower, documentation, and schedule:
    • Work collaboratively with the foreman on progress of project to ensure the project is appropriately staffed and field employees have all required tools & equipment to perform their job safely and efficiently.
    • Procure materials with the intension of just-in-time delivery; resolve delivery issues and site logistics challenges with safety and efficiency in mind.
    • Work in conjunction with other trades on jobsite to meet project objectives.
    • When required, manage the submittal approval process to ensure compliance with contract specifications and installation methodology.
    • Create and drive a construction schedule that aligns with the owner/construction manager's schedule.
    • Create and manage all subcontracts where labor is required to be performed.
    • Create and manage all participation requirements per the project contract.
    • Manage the RFI Process.
    • Ensure project closeout documents are submitted in a timely manner.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (construction or project management, engineering, etc.) preferred
• Five years in the commercial electrical trade preferably running projects as a foreman.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines