What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Prefabrication Project Manager position at ppcpartners?
MetroPower is currently hiring for a Prefabrication Project Manager. This person will be responsible for managing projects under the direction of the
Prefabrication Manager as a supervising contributor. This role requires using computer-aided design programs such as
AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Revit to create detailed and accurate schematics,
models, designs, and drawings for prefabrication & installation using information from field staff layouts and
contract drawings. Other duties include collaboration and coordination with
field leadership to ensure client satisfaction of job specific design elements as
well as production scheduling, drawing quality control, and problem resolution.
The Prefabrication Project Manager will
oversee other Designer/Drafters in the department and share innovative ideas
that may improve the quality of their designs for the most efficient
electrical installations possible.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Understand all aspects of prefabrication design and be able to professionally represent - Preconstruction Services by having a thorough knowledge of the full product line and department’s design capabilities & services
- Attend project kickoff meetings with project teams and the Prefabrication Manager to assign tasks & responsibilities, discuss schedules, and review possible prefabrication opportunities
- Conceptualize project specific scope of work, specifications, scheduling, and other requirements that would influence the use of prefabricated products
- Lead the preparation of design schedules and execution plans
- Assist with the preparation of Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders, in coordination with project teams, to help develop construction schedules and assist in the estimation of prefabricated products
- Schedule regular meetings with project leadership and Designer/Drafters to ensure successful outcomes
- Understand the material requirements for projects, generate accurate bills of material per approved drawings, create purchase orders, and assist with the development of project specific submittal packages
- Monitor change orders, RFIs and drawing revisions which may affect production
- Update documents and schedules on whatever format they are being maintained
- Continuously train and educate fellow team members on the processes used so that they become more self sufficient
- Any other assigned duties and tasks that support the overall success of MetroPower
Customer Service:
- Communicate and work closely with teams in the field to monitor the progress of their project and obtain feedback for any prefabricated products being utilized
- Cultivate positive relationships through successful project delivery and assistance when needed
- Ensure proper logistic execution of prefabricated products by highlighting possible risks and providing action to resolve any issues the field may be having
- Consistently follow up on projects, survey jobsites for quality of work and evaluate cohesion with the prefabrication design and execution plan ensuring the customer feels important, understood and well serviced.
- Review progress of prefabricated product installations and discuss any improvements and/or modifications necessary to maintain efficiencies in production
Design:
- Import and manipulate files using software to produce prefabrication installation drawings that will be used in the field
- Layout conduit, provide junction box locations and circuit pathways based on predetermined standards
- Create data sheets in coordination with design to provide building and material information
- Data tracking and logging in Microsoft Excel
- Review and comply with department standards while making suggestions to improve efficiencies and production
- Stay current on new electrical codes, technologies, techniques and practices, as they pertain to electrical construction and prefabrication, to continuously improve the department
