Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of complex projects within multiple sectors. This role entails strategic direction and management of projects to align with organizational objectives, enhancing operational and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex projects spanning multiple sectors and lines of business.
• Provide on-site leadership by building and motivating team members to achieve project goals and adhere to responsibilities and milestones.
• Ensure alignment of multiple related projects to strategic objectives.
• Report on project success criteria, results, metrics, and deployment management activities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in construction costs and project financial projections.
• Accurately project costs by phase code relating to materials and labor hours.
• Identify scope creep areas, mitigate risks, manage design errors and change orders, and communicate these to the project team.
• Successfully sell project change orders and increase margins.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases.
• Coordinate with general superintendents and foremen to review revised project labor hours and set completion expectations.
• Procure resources to meet project objectives within planned timeframes.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and communicate additional requirements with leadership.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide status reports on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Follow detailed processes for project execution and analyze adherence with leadership.
• Act as an internal quality control check and manage ongoing quality control.
• Assist in dispute resolution, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation as needed.
• Support schedule management to maintain engagement contracts.
• Understand project specifications and ensure team compliance.
• Develop and manage all aspects of projects including planning, vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriately.
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, and critical path deliverables.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project teams.
• Deliver executive-level communications effectively.
• Ensure projects proceed according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Conduct research into project-related issues and products.
• Learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• 5+ years of experience in the electrical construction industry
• Journeyman or master electrical license preferred.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, presentation), and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and decisive, with adaptability to change and competing demands.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project Sight, Procore, Blue Beam.

• Experience negotiating with vendors and subcontractors.
• Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending changes.
• Proven track record of leading projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Experience in team building and management, with internal and external resources.
• Experience in influencing and gaining buy-in from executives and stakeholders.
• Flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.
• Experience with change orders, budgeting, scheduling, RFI's, submittals, take-offs, and buyouts.
• E1/E2 electrical license preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, and multifamily project types.

This position is full-time and primarily office-based with occasional visits to job sites. The work is typically centered in Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, and Litchfield counties.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Company Benefits:

- We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Company match to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays Generous leave to support work-life balance.
- Professional Development Training opportunities and career growth programs.
- Company Vehicle or Travel Reimbursement Supporting your mobility needs.
- Bonus & Incentive Programs Recognition for exceptional performance.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newtown,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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