SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ELECTRICAL (TRAVELING)

Company: Weitz
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, typically Monday - Saturday.

EPI Power is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team as a traveler. This role is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Senior Project Manager demonstrates leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others, and building high morale/commitment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as required, and initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy-out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Provide excellent leadership while creating a positive and supportive work environment What We're Looking For:
  • Experience:
    • 10 years of construction project management experience required
    • Electrical experience highly preferred
    • Experience managing/leading a team
    • OSHA 10 or 30, or willingness to obtain upon hire
    • Skills:
      • Project management
      • Analytical thinking
      • Excellent business acumen and negotiation skills
      • Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment
      • Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing a team
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
      • Technology:
        • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
        • Project management software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, etc.)
        • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
        • Additional Requirements:
          • Willing to travel
          • Ability to work Monday - Saturday schedule What We Offer:
            • Competitive Pay
            • Rewarding Bonus Program
            • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
            • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
            • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
            • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
            • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
            • Tuition Reimbursement
            • Fully Paid Parental Leave
            • Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
            • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
              
              Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
              
              About EPI Power
              
              EPI Power, LLC (EPI), is a licensed electrical contractor that specializes in various key market sectors including data centers, industrial, power generation, and renewable energy. EPI's mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis.
              
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              The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.
              
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