What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Contracting Project Manager position at Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest?
This opening is for a full time Project Manager to manage a new Man Camp/Temporary Housing project in Bagdad Arizona. The position would be for the duration of the project (1-2 years) with the potential to transition to a full-time Project Manager at one of Commonwealth Electric’s Arizona office locations (Tucson, Phoenix, or Casa Grande) upon completion of this project.
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!
What We Offer:
- Employee Ownership: A key component to our company culture is our sense of ownership. As employee owners, every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.
- Benefits: Our people are our greatest asset. Because of this, Commonwealth offers our qualified employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.
- Mentorship: We pair new team members with mentors who provide guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience.
- Career Development: Our people are what make Commonwealth great, and we are committed to your growth. With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
- Leadership Development: We cultivate future leaders. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders, submittals, invoices, subcontracts, timesheets, requests for information, change orders and all other project management paperwork.
- Project billings (provide timely progress billings).
- Manage project cash flow.
- Utilize and maintain project reporting systems. Monitor on-site job progress.
- Prepare/Coordinate cost estimates as required.
- Review and administration of contracts and subcontracts.
- Determine and coordinate labor requirements.
- Actively manage all day-to-day construction activities.
- Develop, foster, and maintain professional relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Market company services to potential customers.
- Participate in trade organizations and community involvement activities.
- Exemplify, promote, and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery
- All other duties as assigned and required.
Required Qualifications:
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Practical electrical field knowledge and/or experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/construction drawings.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction and the construction industry in general.
- Superior communication skills. Both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to perform with or without close supervision.
- Strong computer skills
- Detail-oriented with drive to accomplish set goals.
- Must exhibit an energetic and positive attitude.
Education and Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5 years minimum of electrical/construction project management experience preferred.
- Will consider equivalent experience and education on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
