Project Manager (Electrical Contracting)

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is the liaison between South Central Electric and its customers, and as such, is the primary point of contact between South Central Electric and its customers. In concert with counterparts responsible for field operations, purchasing and logistics, the P&L Manager represents one leg of a triad focused on the successful delivery of a project’s scope of work. In addition to meeting, and potentially exceeding, customer expectations, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that South Central Electric’s operational functions create and maintain a positive cash flow while simultaneously generating the highest possible return on costs incurred. The Project Manager has no single greater responsibility than to ensure that South Central Electric has positioned itself monthly to collect owed funds in full for services rendered.

The requirements of the Project Manager are such that knowledge and experience in effective communications, forecasting, planning with an eye on reducing movements of the hands and feet, conflict resolution, business development, negotiating, job cost review and analysis, change in scope pricing and procurement, and collaborative coordination with internal and external customers must be present to effectively perform the necessary job functions. Functions that extend to a hands-on familiarity with managing cash flow, document review, analysis, and tracking, as well as billings, and collections.

The Project Manager must promote a proactive problem-solving attitude. Moreover, the Project Manager must be passionate, driven, and willing to assimilate in an interdependent network structure with like-minded colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following - other duties may be assigned:

• Participates in the bidding process whenever necessary and time permits. This also includes the review of contract language, specifications, drawings, and takeoff as necessary.
• Ensure that the contract is executed in a timely manner, with a copy of the scope portion delivered to field operations staff as well as billing department.
• Assists in the preparation of job cost budget and monitors and maintains all future input data for accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation of cost codes and other tracking methods, and updates data on biweekly basis, and strives to correct any negative trends or impacts.
• Assists the field operations staff weekly with short interval schedules (i.e., 3 week look ahead).
• Assists field operations staff with ensuring weekly timesheets are coded and processed timely.
• Documents project delays to customer and works with customer and field operations to resolve delays and minimize manpower peaks.
• Assist field operations staff in developing and maintaining manpower loading curves as progress unfolds.
• Assist field operations staff in the coordination and maintenance of subcontractors.
• Assist field operations staff in developing and maintaining an effective milestone schedule with the customer while monitoring any adverse effects to the overall critical path of the project.
• Engages in contract negotiations and change order coordination with the objective of maximizing profitability.
• Initiator or respondent with potential contractual and financial matters with customer.
• Ensures that the entire project team has all necessary information to be successful.
• Executes and maintains all necessary records and/or reports required to fulfill project requirements.
• Assists in the coordinates, preparation and approval of project budgets, as well as detailed engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Monitors and controls all charges against the project budget.
• Initiates subcontractors’ scope of work and assists legal in subcontract development through final execution.
• Prepares monthly – accurate and reliable cash flow projections.

Competencies:

To perform the job function successfully, the Project Manager should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult and/or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly, grammatically, and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style and tone to meet appropriate response; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Ensures timely availability to staff; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience- Two-year college or university program certificate in relatable curriculum; or two years of qualified experience and/or training in similar position or field of work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• **Language Skills-**Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• **Reasoning Ability-**Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• **Computer Skills-**To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Why PowerPlus

Our company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our team members. Benefits include competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company contributions, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll grow both professionally and personally making a real impact every step of the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B)?
• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Do you have an associate's degree or greater or a university program certificate in relatable curriculum; or two years of qualified experience and/or training in similar position or field of work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• How many years of experience do you have as a people manager?

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person