Company Description
At Vader National Electric, our mission is to help people design, build, monitor, maintain, and optimize their energy and information systems. We are dedicated to building great leaders and providing innovative electrical construction solutions for energy needs. Join us in our journey to create sustainable and efficient energy systems that empower communities and businesses alike.
Role Description
We are currently seeking a full-time Sr. Project Manager to oversee the project team on a hyperscale electrical construction project in Lexington, Kentucky.
Vader Sr. Project Managers are bright, integrous people who are motivated by challenge. They enjoy working collaboratively with all facets of a team to both (1) refine and leverage internal processes & programs and (2) develop project-specific solutions. They enjoy planning their work ahead and executing it efficiently. They can oversee project organization, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractors, safety, quality, and logistics.
The qualified leader is a self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills, who is forward thinking and takes pride in a reputation for quality, building strong relationships, and mentoring a strong team.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Estimate new work
- Business development (as required)
- Verify and enforce compliance with Vader’s standard procedures
- Complete performance reviews for direct report(s)—recognize great performance
- Negotiate purchases and subcontracts
- Breakdown labor from estimate for monitoring
- Schedule project activities
- Monitor labor, material, and direct job costs
- Communicate project requirements to field
- Review and, if necessary, produce shop drawings
- Prepare and review submittals
- Coordinate tools needed with warehouse / prefab and Superintendent
- Maintain and build upon customer relations
- Review contracts and subcontracts and negotiate proper language
- Verify contract compliance
- Lead, prepare and document project start up meetings
- Price and negotiate Change Orders
- Communicate with customers
- Document all project activities
- Perform short interval plan with Superintendent and / or foremen
- Prepare correct and thoughtful project projections
- Attend job site meetings
- Negotiate rental of equipment and track status
- Procure construction materials; coordinate, price, and work with Vader Purchasing to produce purchase orders and releases
- Prefabrication Implementation
- Billings and collections each month
- Properly close out projects and maintain history
- Project profitability
- Mentor project staff at all levels
- Teach and Learn
- Comply with Vader’s Safety Program
- Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers
- Contribute to strategic initiatives
- Continuing education
Minimum Knowledge and Experience
Proper letter writing and communication skillsGood mathematics skillsAble to produce and maintain project scheduleEight (8) years plus as a Field Supervisor or Electrical Project ManagerCollege degree in related field a plusKnowledge of electrical equipment and materialThorough knowledge of electrical codesContract law familiarityAdvanced estimating skillsIntermediate knowledge of Accubid (or similar estimating software) for change order estimatingSkills
Excellent organizational skillsExcellent letter writing and communication skillsComputer literacy (spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling, cloud-based software, etc.)SchedulingPersonal time managementInterpersonal skills, diplomacy and tactGroup presentation skillsCommunication skillsSelf-directed and motivated