Senior Project Manager

Prime Electric
Milwaukie, OR
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced electrical project managers working in the commercial construction domain, with a preference for hands-on leadership and field presence.

Best fit for

  • Experienced electrical project managers with a track record of leading complex projects from start to finish.
    — “Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure”
  • Candidates who have demonstrated leadership in managing teams and fostering high-performance environments.
    — “Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment”
  • Professionals with a strong foundation in electrical estimating and project financial management.
    — “Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders”

Things to consider

  • This role requires regular on-site presence and travel to work sites.
    — “This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in potentially hazardous outdoor environments.
    — “occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in leading small to medium-scale construction projects to the successful completion.
    — “leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects”
  • Highlight your ability to manage project scope through documented change orders and stakeholder approvals.
    — “Manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms”
  • Showcase your proficiency with Accubid Estimating systems and other project management software.
    — “preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems”
  • Demonstrate your ability to evaluate final 'cost at completion' and manage project finances effectively.
    — “Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final 'cost at completion'”
  • Include examples of how you've resolved issues proactively during the project lifecycle.
    — “Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • positive financial outcomes
  • high customer satisfaction
Typical background
construction management degree7-10 years of project management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementSafety ManagementFinancial ManagementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Electrical EngineeringConstruction Cost ManagementScheduling

Stack & domain

Project ManagementElectrical EstimatingProject Management ToolsSafety ProgramLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkConstruction ManagementElectrical Contracting

About the role

Original posting from Prime Electric via Lever

Who We Are 

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

What You Will Do:

Position Summary:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects.  Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a positive financial outcome.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
  • Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery. 
  • Oversee project financial activities (SOV preparation, invoicing, collections, etc.)  Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline. 
  • Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
  • Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
  • Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
  • Work closely with field leadership.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
  • Adhere to the PRIME/STONER Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.  Lead project safety efforts, promote a safe worksite at all times.
  • Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
  • Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

What You Need to be Successful:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and seven to ten years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and software packages. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
  • Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
  • Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.,
  • Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
  • Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final “cost at completion” on a regular basis.
  • Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
  • Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments
  • May directly supervise project staff

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards.  Noise level and temperature is moderate.  Minimal lifting or climbing.  This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands. 

When performing project services in the field:

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises.  Occasional climbing and/or lifting, up to 30 lbs. Travel required to work sites.  Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).

Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules.  Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm. Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to support project execution.

Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.  Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered.  Action plans must be developed and implemented. Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and escalate matters as needed. Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.

Our Benefits 

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee. 401k Program w/ Employer Match Discretionary Profit Sharing Program Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Stoner Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Stoner hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies. 

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Source: Prime Electric careers (Lever)

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