Electrical Project Manager

Brief Description

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Position Summary

Okland is now seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team on a large-scale, cutting-edge new semiconductor facilities construction project. This position will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting the activities concerned with the electrical focuses of our projects and will collaborate closely with internal and external team members including consultants, A/E professionals, owners, and trade partners while continually striving to elevate the construction process through creating remarkable experiences for all involved. This position requires experience in electrical equipment installation and base build projects. Semiconductor experience preferred, but not required.

About Us

Founded in 1918, Okland Construction operates as a regional general contracting and construction management company with now nearly 1,000 employees and growing. It supervises the architectural, engineering, bidding, contracting, building, and inspection from the beginning to the end of the project and specializes in concrete self-perform on a large commercial scale.

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, Utah

WHY OKLAND?

• A people-focused culture united by our shared values
• Progressive leadership
• Growth, training, and development opportunities
• Competitive salary rates
• Generous PTO
• Health, Life, & Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Company bonus eligibility
• A commitment to delivering the most remarkable experience for all stakeholders
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on-time, within budget, and constructed with superior quality and safety.
• Management and oversight of Electrical construction trades, while working closely with the MEP Project Manager, MEP Superintendent, and Electrical Superintendent.
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations.
• Identify project objectives and milestones; monitor the development and implementation of the necessary processes and procedures, action plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Review design and construction bid packages.
• Coordinating with inspectors and other trades to ensure that work plans and quality standards are being met.
• Provide input on facility design and constructability.
• Reviews RFI’s, ASI’s, CCD’s, etc., with the project team to ensure that answers are received in a timely manner from the owner.
• Review all proposals and change orders and where needed, provide feedback and escalation for review.
• Review the project schedule against the critical path and perform variance analyses to ensure impacts are minimized and the schedule is maintained.
• Track projects costs and expenditures against the project budget and forecast costs to completion.
• Provide accurate labor and material requirements and budgets.
• Support the change management process in providing clarification and guidance on questions regarding scope, justification, and technical detail.
• Establish standards for quality and production and ensure compliance with the project-specific drawings and specifications, safety codes and other pertinent regulations.
• Identify and assist in the mitigation of project risks and monitor the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Prepares for, attends, and represents the company in applicable meetings including, but not limited to, the following: job “kick off”; weekly project; monthly project status review (PSR); owner-architect-contractor (OAC).
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering scope, budget and overall project status.
• Ensures—along with the Electrical Superintendent—that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in a timely manner in writing and in photos, and that they are properly stored electronically.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a broad and diverse customer base.
• Organizes and conducts pre-construction meetings with subcontractors.
• Complete site visits and pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinates and communicates closely with the owner, architects, and subcontractors to eliminate any issues before they become problems.
• Manages the job closeout process from day one of project. This includes but is not limited by the following: ensure financial obligations to subcontractors are settled within 30 days of substantial, and that the final payment is received within 60 days.
• Ensures that the operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals are compiled and submits them in accordance with contract documents.
• Follows job start-up procedures, including completion of the new project checklist.
• Reviews and works through negotiations of the prime contract with the owner.
• Ensures the pre-punch list and final punch lists, and ensures they are distributed and maintained on a regular basis and completed in a timely fashion.
• Assists the owner and architect to obtain building permit and other permits, as required; also coordinates and acquires all insurance, bonds, etc., as required by the owner.
• Assists business development and preconstruction in possible project pursuit opportunities.
• Supports the superintendent to ensure responsible person coverage in place for after-hours work.
• Seeks input from staff on how to improve process, project, company, etc.
• Seeks to learn changes in the industry.
• Maintains relationship with the owner to ensure all warranty issues are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Quality control and project closeout
• Ensures plan and resources are in place to effectively execute all BIM services including concrete coordination drawings, clash coordination, etc. according to the Okland BIM Execution Guide.
• Ensures project safety policies, procedures, and company & OSHA standards are being enforced by the project team and that weekly safety meetings are being held.
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the project team to have good neighbor relations around jobsites.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals.
• Assists the project estimator in the preparation of Instruction to Bidders during the bidding process.
• Assists the project estimator in the review of scope, submitted bids, and subcontractor selection.
• Assists in the coordination of the work being performed by the trade contractors.
• Reviews weekly payroll reports sent by the job cost accountant to ensure accuracy.
• Mentors and encourages subordinate growth and development, and builds the morale of all project team members through positive reinforcement, feedback, etc.
• Works with the project team to establish goals and develop accountability.
• Able to create an open, trusting, inclusive team and inspire them to eagerly work together.
• Schedules, prepares, and conducts performance evaluations of staff members giving constructive, thorough feedback.
• Leads and ensures team has work/life and team balance through good communication, visualization of work plan, daily huddles, and team health.
• Conducts regular staff meetings for coordination and development of staff and resolution of critical issues.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, electrical engineering, related field, or 10 years of related experience.
• 5 years of industry-related Electrical Project Management experience
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Experience in Electrical equipment and installation.
• Experience in semiconductor and cleanroom construction preferred, but not required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of administration, management, electrical materials, methods, and tools.
• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects or competing demands.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor and build high performing teams.
• Thorough and attentive to details.
• Ability to proactively plan for any risks and activities to help meet or exceed the deadline and budget.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Ability to maintain the utmost level of integrity in all relationships and situations.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blueprints, contract document specifications, construction drawings, and CPM schedules.
• Works from a normal office setting; however, performs a significant amount of work in all spaces within the facility. May need to work outside in all types of weather or in all kinds of work environments.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and heat. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Will likely be required to operate a rough terrain forklift, and will spend long hours on their feet on uneven surfaces.

Hazards: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold as well as certain unsafe environments; occasionally works near moving equipment and mechanical parts, heavy machinery, lasers, powder-actuated tools, and electrical equipment; possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles; possible exposure to internal liquids. This is a safety sensitive position where a momentary lapse of attention can result in serious injury or death. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud. Must follow all safety requirements carefully.

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Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

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