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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading electrical teams for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and client relations. Proficient in project planning, scheduling, and managing diverse teams while ensuring compliance with safety laws and industry standards.
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Project ManagementElectrical Construction LeadershipSafety ComplianceBudget ManagementTeam Management
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Hard Skills
Construction ManagementCPM-Based SchedulingTechnical ExpertiseProfit and Loss ResponsibilityBuilding TechniquesUnion Project ExperienceAdvanced Computer SkillsField ExperienceProject PlanningVendor Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsJudgmentTeam Coordination
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Construction Management
Industry Keywords
Electrical ProjectsSafety CultureConstruction IndustryLabor Collective Bargaining AgreementsSelf-Performing Trade Disciplines
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead electrical teams for large-scale projects from preconstruction through final completion
- Direct safety, quality, client relations, project budget, schedule, job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures
- Plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities for electrical industrial projects
- Oversee one large project or several smaller projects
- Manage Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen supervising construction employees
- Set a 24/7 safety culture for crews
- Maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities
- Lead project planning, scheduling, coordination, and milestone/budget management
- Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, and information
- Provide technical expertise, plan difficult construction, and assist with start-up and closeout issues
- Work with the Project Manager and Director on personnel-related issues
- Identify and minimize construction obstacles
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards
- Assign work, responsibilities, and authority to project staff
- Review project proposals, plans, schedules, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and resources
- Review status reports and modify schedules/plans as needed
- Provide technical advice and resolve problems with project personnel
- Coordinate activities with subcontractors
- Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules
- Represent the company in owner progress meetings
- Lead daily field coordination, weekly block schedule, and monthly safety kickoff meetings
- Perform supervisory duties including interviewing/hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining, and resolving complaints
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10 years of field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years of field experience
- 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to Foreman to a Superintendent
- Prior experience working on union projects strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the construction industry
- Ability to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies/standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements
- Thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques
- Prior direct profit and loss responsibility and accountability
- Advanced computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems using sound judgment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Competitive incentives for eligible team members
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match