Project Manager (Electrical/Construction)

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of construction projects. This includes optimizing time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating/bidding, and contract administration functions. The project manager shall have the sole project responsibility from project conception through completion.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In coordination with Preconstruction/Estimating, develop an initial schedule and provide detail to that schedule as required by the project. Once schedule is developed and sequenced; update, maintain, communicate and manage all vendors and subcontractors according to the schedule. When Stansell Electric Company is not the prime contractor, coordinate and integrate your schedule with that of the prime contractor.

• Oversee and monitor administrative procedures for the project. These procedures are to conform to Stansell Electric Company’s established policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to: project set-up, contract review, and project contacts directory sheet, project and field use project manuals, project files, emergency contacts directory, etc.

• Keep informed of and ensure that all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations and Equal Employment Opportunity are met. The project manager is directly responsible for implementation of the on-site safety program.

• With assistance from preconstruction/estimating, help develop, review, approve, and implement the project budget and assist in transferring from estimating software into Viewpoint Project Management program. All project management activities will be performed within the Viewpoint Software Management system.

• Support and constantly strive to conduct business by utilizing Stansell Electric Company’s Core Values as the standard by which you operate.

• Quality in Our Work
• Make Customers Happy
• Care for Employees
• Fair and Honest Treatment for All
• Enjoy What We Do
• Invest In and Use Resources Wisely

• Buy-out and prepare material/equipment purchase orders and subcontracts for all assigned projects. Maintain a material status log schedule outlining dates that specific pieces of materials/equipment are required for a particular project.

• Coordinate and provide direction for accounting, cost and construction functions as they relate to completion of assigned projects. Project Manager is required to do monthly “cost to complete” and revenue projections on all active projects.

• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, Owner Contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals and all other project related documents and assist project superintendent/foreman in maintaining a complete and accurate set of ‘As Built’ documents.

• Clearly communicate with all individuals involved in your project whose functions require knowledge and understanding of the general contract and subcontract requirements. This information should be addressed thoroughly in the pre-job planning meeting.

• Initiate, establish and maintain working relationships with owner, architect, engineer, inspector and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities as well as future opportunities for repeat business. Represent Stansell Electric Company at project coordination meetings.

• Review and approve vendor, subcontractor and miscellaneous invoices for your project on a bi-weekly basis. Must always be done prior to monthly cut-off.

• Use Viewpoint Software to negotiate, prepare, issue and execute change orders to owner, design team, subcontractors, and vendors as well as to prepare revisions to original contract estimate as a result of changes/revisions to Stansell Electric Company’s scope of work.

• Ensure timely and accurate billings.

• Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of materials. With the assistance of the project coordinator, manage/oversee the entire submittal approval process for materials, equipment, applicable shop drawings, etc.

• Provide direction and training of subordinate project team members. The development of our people and our future success depends on the Project Manager being a good trainer/leader/mentor to team members.

• Hold project team staff meeting on a regular basis. Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.

• Manage the close-out process. This includes providing all specified items listed within the project specifications, or as requested by project owner, so as not to delay release of project retainage upon project completion. Project closeout should be complete within 90 days after completion of on-site construction work. Project manager shall hold post mortem on all large projects

• Be familiar with and follow all Stansell Electric Company policies and procedures. Become proficient with software including but not limited to Microsoft Project, Viewpoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• Continually participate in internal training sessions and remain focused on continuous improvement of the business. Be supportive of and mentor entire project support staff.

• Be pro-active in cash flow management

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

• This position largely consists of sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time. Occasionally position will require exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Physical Activities required by this position include: Fingering (picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling), Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word), Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction), and Repetitive Motions (substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers)

• The position requires one to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

• This position is subject to both outside and inside environmental conditions. Employee may be subject to harsh weather conditions while on job sites.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of experience as a Project Manager (we will consider less experienced candidates provided they can demonstrate their willingness to learn, flexibility, pleasant demeanor, and superior intelligence and have relevant experience in other jobs)
• MUST have experience (Hands on or Project Management) in the construction industry
• High School/GED required
• College degree preferred
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Good with paperwork
• Attention to details
• Current driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle that can be used for business
• General knowledge of the electrical field
• Familiarity with electrical materials and construction methods, including requirements for different construction types
• Strong code of ethics
• Leadership skills
• Service oriented, good “people skills”
• Training in project management preferred

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.
TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time