What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Manager position at Newport Industries?
Locations: Rolling Meadows, IL and Racine, WI (indicate which site you are applying for)
The Division Manager – Electrical Construction oversees multiple projects from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring efficient execution and compliance with corporate policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include managing the bid process, analyzing blueprints and specifications, securing permits, procuring materials, coordinating project requirements, and maintaining documentation. The role also involves conducting on-site walk-throughs, handling change orders, supporting pay applications, promoting a positive safety culture, and compiling close-out documents.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 7 years’ experience in construction, design, and cost management as an Electrical Project Manager or similar position in a Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial environment.
- Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, and industry best practices and their impact on project execution.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Accubid (estimation software), and Bluebeam Revu. Comfortable adopting and utilizing new software platforms for project tracking and organization; comfortable learning new software platforms to track and organize project information.
- Flexible - ability to adapt, navigate and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized - ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
- Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills - able to work collaboratively with multiple teams and diverse personalities.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Detailed knowledge of resource planning and financial planning.
- Experience in engineering, architectural, construction or project management experience in related markets a plus.
Kelso-Burnett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Indicate #1 for the Rolling Meadows location or #2 for Racine, Wi location.
Experience:
- Project management: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
