Project Manager

*This position will be located in Charleston, SC*

About the Role:
As a Project Manager, you will oversee and manage the mechanical or electrical construction process of one or more smaller projects or a portion of a larger project. You will interact with clients, contractors, and owners, aiming to exceed customer expectations within company policies and ISO procedures. Some key responsibilities include ensuring timely payment for services and promoting a positive team attitude. Decision-making within their expertise is crucial, and tasks may include business development, responding to proposals, estimating, change order management, project planning, staffing, billing, and seeking prompt payment. The Project Manager is accountable for a project's success from inception to final payment.

In this Role You Will:

• Participate in bidding, support estimating, and review specifications and drawings.
• Ensure contract clarity, consistent scope, and compliance with terms. Manages indemnification and insurance.
• Facilitate contract signing, delivery to field and billing department, and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Obtain insurance certificates, permits, and bonds. Prepares and monitors proposed budget and costs.
• Coordinate pre-job meetings, develop schedules, and involve various stakeholders.
• Manage project delays, resolve issues with customers, and monitor manpower loading.
• Request and approve personnel assignments, establish timetables and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction progress against schedule and initiate any necessary action where required
• Maintain communication with field teams, overseeing safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with labor manager, maximize prefab department use, and coordinate with engineering.
• Ensure timely record-keeping, approve invoices, and maintain contract profitability.
• Adhere to Cleveland policies, prepare project budgets, and schedules, and ensure team familiarity.
• Monitor and control project budget, coordinate information flow, and initiate necessary actions.
• Negotiate contract changes, obtain customer approvals, and coordinate insurance certifications.
• Prepare O&M manuals, report problems promptly, and ensure timely project payments.
• Manage material procurement, oversee change orders, and write subcontracts using standard Cleveland terms and conditions.
• Prepare accurate JPA's, review subcontractor billings, and ensure contract closure and payment.

Education/Experience:

• 2 years of experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Construction Project Manager
• Basic understanding of the National Electric Code
• Exposure to BIM|VCD, scheduling software, and estimating software
• Working knowledge of construction software
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Related bachelor’s degree and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• 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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Preferred Education & Training:

• Sales and Engineering experience helpful

What You Can Expect From Cleveland Electric Company:

• Competitive Pay
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans - 2 medical plan options with coverage eligible on Day 1 of hire
• Dental PPO and HMO plans – 2 dental plan options with coverage eligible on Day 1 of hire
• Vision plan covered by Cleveland at 100% with coverage eligible on Day 1 of hire
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• We offer 15 days of PTO and have 8 company holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cleveland is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. We embrace diversity and inclusion as essential elements that contribute to the success of our organization. By fostering an inclusive workplace, we aim to create a diverse and talented team that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We invite all qualified individuals to apply and join us in building a culture that values and respects each person's unique perspectives and experiences.

E-Verify Statement:
We are committed to maintaining a workforce that is legally authorized to work in the United States and complies with immigration laws. As part of our hiring process, we utilize the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. This electronic verification ensures that our team members have the necessary authorization to work in the United States, promoting a lawful and compliant workforce. We adhere to federal regulations and strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment while upholding the highest standards of integrity in our hiring practices.

To all recruitment agencies: Cleveland does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.