Construction Project Manager

ABOUT US

Since 1935, Ferguson Electric has been providing the Western New York region with exceptional electric repair and construction services. We have the experience and skill to be our customer’s “connection to quality”. Our professional team has handled a majority of the construction and service contracts for the commercial and industrial facilities in the area. We have the skill, experience, and the dedication to properly address all electrical repair and construction needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ferguson Electric’s Project Manager – Construction Division role reports to the Chief Operating Officer all while strongly upholding and promoting the organization's core values.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build relationships with customers and introduce complete portfolio of Ferguson services where appropriate.
• Collaborate across all Ferguson divisions when working with new and existing customers to ensure exceptional project delivery.
• Adhere to IBEW rules and regulations and all customer, Local, State and Federal codes and standards.
• Manage and oversee construction project lifecycle to include:
• Contract, Finance, and budget:
• Understanding the full scope of a project based on contract documents and or scope letter.
• Manage customer requests for estimates in a timely manner.
• Manage and track the Change Order process to effectively keep the project moving forward. This includes maintaining the contract value in Foundation is accurate with the work being performed.
• Manage and prepare all invoicing per the contract and or the customer’s specific requirements.
• Manage the project budget by tracking (and reviewing weekly) the projects committed costs and actual cost vs estimated costs and estimated cost to complete.
• Setup and review weekly cost codes (based on all projects being over 1000 man\hours).
• Create and manage subcontracts for necessary work to be performed on the project.

Project manpower, documentation, and schedule:

• Work collaboratively with the foreman on progress of project to ensure the project is appropriately staffed and field employees have all required tools & equipment to perform their job safely and efficiently.
• Procure materials with the intension of just-in-time delivery; resolve delivery issues and site logistics challenges with safety and efficiency in mind.
• Work in conjunction with other trades on jobsite to meet project objectives.
• When required, manage the submittal approval process to ensure compliance with contract specifications and installation methodology.
• Create and drive a construction schedule that aligns with the owner/construction manager’s schedule.
• Create and manage all subcontracts where labor is required to be performed.
• Create and manage all participation requirements per the project contract.
• Manage the RFI Process.
• Ensure project closeout documents are submitted in a timely manner.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Project Manager on hard bid and design build large projects. I

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (construction or project management, engineering, etc.) preferred
• Five years in the commercial electrical trade preferably running projects as a foreman.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines

Ferguson Electric recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at Ferguson Electric in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Project Manager on hard bid and design build large projects.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (construction or project management, engineering, etc.) preferred

Five years in the commercial electrical trade preferably running projects as a foreman.

Field experience coordinating with construction management.

Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.

Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects

Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.

Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.

Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.

Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.

Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines

Ferguson Electric recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at Ferguson Electric in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.