Electrical Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.
• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage assigned work from start to close out, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Responsible for forensic analysis of existing building systems to improve facility performance.
• Responsible for researching new technologies and systems and study the feasibility of integrating the technologies into the best-case use for a building.
• Provide project single point of contact for project development and delivery.
• Vendor management and contract compliance:

1. Provide Vendor oversight and performance management
2. Review and approval of vendor scope of work and design review of the site and building plans
3. Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners
4. Facilitate client/sponsor decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required
5. Apply/influence strategies and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions
6. Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) and other project approval tools and templates.
• Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules.
• Facilitate, run, and chair project meetings (including OAC meetings) and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of construction and project management experience in the development of multiple types of facilities (mission-critical, large Infrastructure programs, hospitals, schools, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical fields.
• An excellent understanding of construction and building systems.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components, and technology.
• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences.
• Experience in client-facing positions
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters in Construction Management
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Earned Value Management experience
• Active membership in PMI, CCMA, or similar association
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Strong background in data center development and construction
• Design, testing, and commissioning experience is a big plus

POSITION DETAILS

• Primary Location: Plano, TX (Remote)
• Position: Electrical Project Manager
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular hours
• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365