Electrical Project Manager
Continental ElectricJob TitleElectrical Project Manager (Mission Critical)Requisition IDKS730685917StatusOpen: HighAvionte Link AVIONTEDate Created09/17/2024 3:05pmLocation815 Commerce Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523Min Pay$95,000.00Max Pay$175,000.00Target Salary$135,000.00Additional CompensationBonus Eligible, Health/Vision/Dental, Retirement, PTO, Relocation PackageJob DescriptionSummaryThe experienced electrical Project Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of data center construction projects, from bidding and contract award through completion. Responsibilities include outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating andadhering to costs, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive client relationships. The PM collaborates with all other departments within the organization, including purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety as well as field supervision, general contractors, construction managers and inspectors.Opportunities exist to be based out of our Oak Brook office overseeing Chicagoland constructions locations or on-site at remote hyper-scale data center construction sites throughout the Midwest.What you'll do:Project and Account Management: manage overall schedule and milestones; financial, labor and change order tracking; materials purchasing and deliveries; forecast jobs' materials and labor; billingBusiness Development and Customer Relations: maintain customer relationships; manage large accounts; propagate $1-2m new business annuallyEstimating: determine materials take-off; review project scope and final bid; finalize summary sheetSite Management: visit job sites; conduct job meetings, build trust with field staff and collaborate with site superintendents; coordinate subcontractorsTeam Leadership: provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomesWhat you'll need for success:• Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field or progressively increasing responsibilities in field electrical construction capacities.• Minimum 3 -7+ years' experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction or a closely related field.• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management of large electrical construction jobs exceeding $5m (data center construction preferred). Experience for large Tech or Fortune 500 company data center a plus.• PMP certification a plus.• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting/projecting materials and labor throughout the projects.• Proven success satisfying construction project KPIs• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Professionalism, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills.• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to manage and satisfy competing deadlines.• Superior analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrated influence and leadership abilities.• Electrical/LV/Energy System knowledge.• High energy and adaptable under pressure.Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. Beyond the city, we're contributing to the commercial, industrial, hospitality, health care, and institutional landscape. For high rises and health care facilities, factories and financial centers, data centers and educational facilities, hotels and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.Continental Electrical Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Continental Electrical Construction Company does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.Project Experience RequiredMission-Critical (Data Center) projects exceeding $5M+ 3-7 years of Project Management experienceEducation/Certs/Licenses RequiredBachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field or progressively increasing responsibilities in field electrical construction capacities. PMP certification a plus.Software Experience RequiredAccubid, Bluebeam, Microsoft OfficeImmediate DisqualifiersNo Job HoppersCompetitorsDO NOT RECRUIT FROM - Aldridge Electric, Inc. Electric Roundtable Block Electric Co., Inc. Candor Electric Canino Electric Co. 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