Project Manager- Electrical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Value and promote safe practices and environmental commitment in alignment with company values, policies, and compliance requirements
• Oversees construction sites, general contractors and workers to ensure a high level of Safety and Quality
• Strong planning skills, problem solving skills, troubleshooting skills, communication skills, project management skills, and leadership skills.
• Guide and work collaboratively with the Engineering Department on the design implementation process.andnbsp; Including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation of large capital projects; including scheduling, coordination, and financial responsibilities
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures, and all code regulations
• Review subcontractor bids, manage and close projects
• Ensures that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the contract document and good engineering practices
• Develop and maintain project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records
• Performs change order estimating and manages change order negotiations
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules; oversee vendor work to ensure compliance with contract expectations and financial outcomes
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, invoices, and submittals
• Manage and review the progress of contractor's construction schedules
• Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes
• Reports the status of projects to business leaders
• Identify and address plant improvement opportunities related to structural improvements, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Support of regulatory compliance including required testing, data collection, and record retention; Preparation and submission of appropriate permits and regulatory reporting
• Provide support and partnership with other Project Managers
• Other duties as required by the Manager of Technical Services

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with large manufacturing facilities construction sites preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must keep safety above all else with hazard recognition abilities
• Knowledge of 3 phase high voltage power distribution, MCC, and electric drives/motors
• Risk assessment/management
• Conceptual planning ability; Ability to manage mid to large projects simultaneously
• Problem solving skills
• Expert knowledge of industrial controls, PLC, VFD, and other automation
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and other data analytic systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all technology as required for assigned projects, including proficient use of CAD
• Solid understanding of construction methods, understands timeframes for implementation and financial outcomes
• Must have detailed experience in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling
• Must be able to read and write to complete required daily reports, training guides and inspection documents; understand equipment manuals and regulatory compliance; strong verbal communication skills
• Must be self-driven with minimal supervision with the ability to work with all levels of workforce, management, and outside resources
• Solid understanding of electrical diagrams
• Problem solving skillset, and use of RCA methods
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Ability to successfully communicate with contractors and team members. Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Visual acuity, clear speech andamp; hearing ability, cognitive ability, hand/eye coordination
• Walking, climbing stairs and occasional ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this position
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and vision to safely fulfill all in-plant job requirements
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and in industrial environment around hot, noisy process equipment
• Pass required background check, physical examination and drug screens