PROJECT MANAGER

The Electrical Construction Project Manager position is responsible for marketing, estimating, project administration, planning, scheduling, and reporting for medium-sized electrical construction projects. Collins Electrical Construction Co. works on commercial and industrial projects in the Twin Cities area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain existing customer relationships and actively develop new business opportunities to secure future projects.
• Direct and supervise service technicians, general foremen, foremen, and field crews to ensure strict compliance with project contracts, company policies, and applicable union labor agreements.
• Manage assigned project budgets, material procurement, and labor allocations to maximize profitability while maintaining quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all project documentation, including files, correspondence, schedules, reports, change orders, and progress billings.
• Direct the planning of the project through purchasing, design, subletting, and final installations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams during the bidding and pre-construction process when necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret design/build requirements and thoroughly analyze contract scopes and construction documents.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, construction methodologies, tools, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Strong proficiency in business management principles, including strategic planning, manpower resource allocation, leadership techniques, and production scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with field crews, clients, inspectors, and internal leadership.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work.
• Ability to coordinate work with project engineers, estimators, other project managers, and team members.
• Preferred experience utilizing specialized industry estimating and management tools such as Accubid and Bluebeam.
• Regular, reliable attendance with flexibility to work outside of regular working hours when required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent baseline qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing electrical construction projects (Required).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or a related field (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is split between a professional office setting and active commercial/industrial construction sites, requiring regular travel within the Twin Cities Metro area.
• Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to physically navigate active job sites (PPE required).
• Requires prolonged periods of working on a computer and sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, or kneel as required by site conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of this position.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance- individual or family
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Profit-sharing
• Contribution to retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Collaborative work environment

Collins is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for qualified candidates with disabilities.