Project Manager

KEP Electric, a division of IES Residential is are seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction management, with a focus on overseeing multi-family projects from inception to completion. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of professionals, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality electrical services.

Location: Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana Areas!

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes & coordinates Multifamily Construction Projects
• Evaluates/determines and allocates manpower/workforce needs on projects.
• Assists & conducts interviews for new field employee’s
• Resolves manpower conflicts and challenges on projects.
• Coordinates with General Superintend and Project Foreman to:
  • Operate/maintain/meet project guidelines & expectations.
  • Maintain & meet project schedules & time lines
• Work with field/office/pre-construction team and drawing department to maintain/update/correct field drawings.
• Assure all daily inspections are being performed to meet quality expectations/guidelines.
• Assures completion of all required daily paperwork and processes per company guidelines.
• Resolves conflicts and challenges with field/project manpower and GC.
• Develop/maintain and provide training to field for:
  • Project supervision
  • Completion of DCR reports & TBT
  • On-site material receiving process
  • On-site RFI & RFQ process
• Attends weekly on-site project meetings with Foreman as needed. 
• Attends weekly office production meetings
• Develop pre-employment trade-related job skill assessments
• Prepare employees to accomplish job results by developing, planning, conducting, and evaluating training
• Conduct training needs assessment by collecting information pertaining to work procedures, workflow, and reports, understanding job-specific functions and tasks
• Conduct training classes by presenting job-specific and company-specific software applications and other methods as required
• Administers and completes performance evaluations of assigned field employees.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Implement training processes and best practices that add value and improve business performance
• Maintain personal knowledge, training and proficiency on NEC Code & installed products
• Work with training team to design and implement new training programs and revise old programs
• Ensure and maintain safe projects to meet company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least five years of experience in a related role.
  
• A minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience in electrical work within the multifamily sector or a related technical/construction field is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of job costing, planning, quality management, safety training, and contract administration.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project) is essential.
  
• Must comply with the Company's minimum driving standards.
  
• A High School diploma or its equivalent is necessary.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the electrical construction industry.
  
• Capable of identifying the appropriate tools and equipment required for a job.
  
• Has a strong understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their practical applications.
  
• Keeps technical knowledge up-to-date by participating in educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
  
• Has a working knowledge of the electrical construction process, including bidding, project supervision, project management, delegation, and financial aspects.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Function as a collaborative member of the management team.
  
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  
• Demonstrate robust organizational competencies and meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Set a positive precedent regarding policies, quality, safety, employee conduct, ethics, and customer satisfaction.
  
• Be flexible to work non-standard schedules for job-specific, team, or individual training.
  
• Display self-motivation, a positive demeanor, professionalism, and the ability to lead and foster project process improvements.
  
• Advocate for the Company's culture and mission with all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
  
• Have a track record of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and the capacity for impactful written and oral presentations.
  
• Show a high proficiency in interpreting blueprints and other project-related documents, such as specifications, reports, and quality requirements.
  
• Be willing to travel as necessary within the branch or regional territories.
  
• Have the aptitude to both learn and instruct others in the Company's and customers' project management systems.

If you are a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional construction projects, we invite you to apply today. Join our team at KEP Electric and play a key role in the success of our residential electrical projects in Bloomington & Indianapolis, Indiana!

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage

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