Project Manager - Electrical Contracting

Project Manager - Electrical Contracting

Tradesmen Electric Inc. | Posted Mar 10

Full-time

Battle Ground

Negotiable

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

This key role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of electrical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and budget. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, foremen and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager’s main objective is to keep the project running on schedule and to provide the foreman with all necessary information, material, direction and resources to assist with project momentum and morale.

Additionally, this role provides mentorship and guidance to assistant project managers, ensuring their professional development and growth.

• Collaborate with the Estimating team to ensure smooth project transition
• Review project specifications, drawings, and estimates, ensuring accurate project scoping
• Manage submittal process and accuracy
• Coordinate with design to submit preconstruction shop drawings
• Source and manage subcontractors
• Coordinate with General Contractor to understand project objectives, deliverables, and expectations
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with General Contractor requirements and company policies
• Collaborate with the Purchasing team to ensure the timely procurement of materials and equipment
• Coordinate lead times and procurement logs with General Contracting team
• Review General Contractor schedules and ensure proper materials, training, resources, equipment/tools, and information required to start the project on time
• Prepare change orders and update project cost tracking; maintain Schedule of Values
• Manage project budgets, approve invoices, and ensure cost control measures
• Monitor project milestones, proactively identifying and resolving any delays or obstacles
• Conduct regular project meetings to communicate progress, check morale, identify issues, and provide solutions
• Conduct daily projections and input data; coordinate with senior staff if additional resources are needed

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, business or related field (required)
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, overseeing medium to large-scale projects
• Solid understanding of construction flow, PM management tools, and best practices
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing cross-functional teams
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the capacity to anticipate and resolve project-related challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficient in project management software and tools
• Willingness to relocate for an on-site position (Hillsboro/Portland, OR area or Battle Ground, WA area)
• Availability to travel to site visits, client or team meetings (if required)
• This is a safety-sensitive position. Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and driving check

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and 401K
• PTO & Holidays
• Employee training and continued education
• Supplemental insurances are available

• Spring Rafting Trip
• Winter Snowmobile Trip
• Christmas Party with Big Raffle Gifts
• Summer BBQ, Fishing trips, Etc

Tradesmen Electric is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.