Service Electrical Project Manager

PURPOSE

The Service Electrical Project Manager will create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group Core Focus and Values with team members, internal and external clients. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management.

This role will also manage material, manpower, and processes of electrical projects. Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors. Executes assigned equipment projects and ensures that assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract, and in alignment with customer expectations. Maintain and grow the "Client for Life" concept for existing and new clients. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Continue developing relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long- term customer relationships and revenue opportunities
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms
• Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
• Ensure project operations are compliant with design specifications
• Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinates procurement, as appropriate
• Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment
• Direct work, sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
• Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
• Represent the company in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations in a professional manner
• Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate
• Act as the account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution
• Estimate electrical work
• Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Electrical Engineering OR
• Minimum Five (5) years of directly related experience to duties and responsibilities specified ,10 years preferred
• Solid knowledge of Construction practices and principles
• Experience with estimating and accounting software programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to lead a team of other professionals including project managers, designers and project engineers
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Knowledge of construction contract language
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Proficient accounting knowledge
• Proven problem solving and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Receptive to change, ability to adapt to changing situations

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
• Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Computer
• Calculator
• Tape measure
• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)
• Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.