Lead Electrical Construction Project Manager in Blue Grass

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for the overall management of all electrical construction functions and personnel, including but not limited to project bidding, planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project management, profitability, and safety, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects and personnel as assigned.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities
Directly manages and leads Project Managers. Assists indirectly with management of all electrical department personnel. Responsible for hiring, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Essential Functions of Position

• Manage and lead Electrical Construction Project Managers, Production Manager, and Project Supervisors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise field employees by assessing labor requirements, dispatching personnel to projects, and ensuring alignment with awarded jobs and customer deadlines.Coordinate staffing for service call coverage.
• Proactively secure and maintain sufficient work for the team to achieve or exceed established billable hour and labor utilization targets, in coordination with leadership and project management.
• Understand and apply all job-related instructions, training materials, and technical documents, which are provided in English. Use of agreed-upon translation methods or accommodation may be permitted to ensure safe and effective job performance.
• Ability to reliably distinguish and identify standard electrical wire colors (e.g., black, red, blue, brown, white, gray, green, yellow) in compliance with the Electrical Code (NEC) and safety regulations. This is considered an essential function of the position and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Partner with Human Resources throughout the entire employee life cycle including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, tracking employee performance, attendance, productivity, compliance, training, conformance with employment policies, disciplinary concerns, employee separations, etc., while ensuring that staffing aligns with project and operational demands.
• Communicate employee concerns, complaints, or potential disciplinary matters to HR and administer counseling or corrective action as directed by the HR Manager.
• Complete accurate employee performance reviews in a timely and constructive manner.
• Foster a positive work environment. Motivate personnel to meet productivity goals and project deadlines.
• Communicate, adhere to, and enforce company and customer policies and goals, including but not limited to health safety and employment policies.
• Enforce compliance with current electrical codes, OSHA and MSHA regulations and standards.
• Maintain and enforce a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality of information related to personnel, company operators, and customers.
• Build and maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, clients, vendors, suppliers, and external consultants.
• Collect and compile the required information to assist with the development of customer bid proposals. Review job specifications and determine appropriate construction methods and resource needs.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct project activities, ensuring workflow is efficient and aligned with deadlines and budgets.
• Requisition necessary project supplies and obtain necessary permits and licenses in a timely manner.
• Verify subcontractor agreements and confirm insurance compliance before work begins.
• Interpret and communicate construction plans and contract terms to employees and clients.
• Inspect and review work performed to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, project specifications, company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate project documentation throughout all phases of construction.
• Perform and report findings of periodic safety inspections of various job sites
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress, and cost tracking reports
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at job sites to ensure that proper procedures are carried out
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at site
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project documents are completed, recorded and maintained.
• Perform physically demanding work as outlined in the job qualifications, including but not limited to lifting to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crawling, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and/or adverse weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Travel to job sites, which may include overnight stays, as needed.
  

Job Qualifications / Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Successful completion of a state-approved 4-year Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship Program or degree from a technical college required.
• Current state electrical license required. Journeyman or Master Electrician License .
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager or Estimator on industrial electrical construction projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Ability to understand electronic theory and terminology, and be proficient in/with the tools, materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade.
• Experience interpreting and applying the Electrical Code (NEC) and local/state electrical codes.
• Understands OSHA/MSHA safety standards and best practices in electrical safety.
  
• Identify and distinguish between -coded electrical wires, which is essential for safety in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Ability to comprehend and apply job-related instructions and materials in English, with or without reasonable accommodation or through an approved translation method, as required for safe and effective job performance. Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic is required.
• Must have the ability to assess and improve team performance and drive results.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to present information clearly to co-workers, customers and consultants.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to listen actively and communicate clearly in verbal and written form required.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required. Proven ability to make decisions independently.
• Ability to adjust, shift focus, change direction to appropriately fit situational changes, changed project dynamics, delays and resource limitations in a professional manner.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to:
  • Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crawling, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing and reaching overhead
  • Working in confined spaces and at elevated heights
  • Working in hot, cold, or inclement weather
  • Sitting, standing, and moving for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work in environments with usual noise levels in the approximate range of 80-95 dBA. PPE will be provided, as appropriate and/or may be required.
  • Working in environments that contain dirt, dust, debris, and/or fumes.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and meet business objectives. Must be able to work outside standard hours (including evenings, weekends and holidays), work additional hours when needed, and adjust work hours to accommodate urgent tasks, deadlines or unexpected challenges.
• Must be able to maintain open and transparent communication at all times.
• Required to support other departments with project-based work.
  
• Must be able to travel for business purposes, including overnight stays as needed.
• Position requires full-time onsite work at the Davenport location. Remote work is not available for this role.
• All duties are to be performed in accordance with company policies and in compliance with applicable equal opportunity, health, and safety regulations.
  

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, flexible spending plan, 401(k) plus matching, paid time off, paid holidays, paid bereavement, company apparel allowance. Relocation will not be provided for this position.

River Cities Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , , , , , , and genetic information. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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