Project Manager - Utility Construction

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Position Overview: 

Join a dedicated, fast-moving team as an experienced Project Manager ready to run electrical Transmission projects. Utilize your skills to drive results by collaborating with Field Leadership, internal departments, and customer representatives to complete projects on time and within budget. IB Abel is looking for a professional who is thorough, precise, and is a true team player.

Enjoy less red tape and more room to act, following a Project Delivery Process which is simple, straightforward, and efficient. In this role, you will also work closely with up-and-coming Associate Project Managers, providing support, guidance, and mentorship as they build their skills in the world of utility project management.

Location & Travel:

• For direct access to customer job sites, this person should be based in our Central market, preferably near either our York or Macungie office
• This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from an IB Abel office and from home when appropriate
• Some travel as necessary to customer job sites (about 1-3/week), other offices or yard locations, and trips for training and offsite meetings

Responsibilities:

• Review RFP, proposal, estimate, schedule and all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations of the contract
• Develop Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) with the Safety & Quality department for submittal to customers
• Coordinate the scheduling of subcontractors, manpower, tools, equipment, and material deliveries and purchase materials, services, and subcontracts
• Establish, maintain, and communicate construction schedules for assigned projects and assure milestones are met
• Arrange and facilitate preconstruction meetings, 3 week look-ahead meetings, project walk-downs with customers
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress and build rapport with field crews and leadership
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project costs and monitor subcontractor and vendor performance; submit weekly financial reports
• Collaborate with partnering Project Accountant to monitor financial process of projects, including change orders, projected cost at completion, revenue, and projected gross profit
• Complete project closeout processes
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Project Managers to ensure effective project delivery process adherence

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical transmission and/or distribution project management

Other:

• Valid Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or other related business / mathematical discipline focused degree program from a four-year college or technical school, or a comparable equivalent of education and work experience

Why Work for IB Abel?

IB Abel’s over 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associates Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System. 

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
• A 401(k) with company matching
• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• 9 company-paid holidays
• A progressive and flexible PTO program which grows as your tenure grows with us!

It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.