Project Manager - Utility Services
IB Abel
- Macungie, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safety, Quality & Project Management - Review RFP, proposal, estimate, schedule, and all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under the contract; arrange meetings to discuss and finalize outage schedule, permits and job layout with the appropriate operations group; oversight of material delivery’s, tracking, and overall communication to the customer; ensure the project crew has all required vehicles, equipment, and tooling on-site in time for the start of the project; and assist in the development of project safety plans, review with the S&Q department and submit to customer prior to project start.
- Customer Relations - Service the client in a timely and respectful manner; meeting or exceeding their expectations; work with owners, engineers and/or subcontractors to promptly resolve project problems; manage day-to-day customer interaction; and schedule and attend final project walk down with the customer; ensure completion of “punch list” tasks.
- Internal/External Communication - Ensure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and distribution of all documents in accordance with the pre-construction process and the customer’s expectations; conduct the Pre-construction meeting and attend ongoing project progress meetings; visit the project site at least weekly during the project’s work shifts to review problems, monitor progress, ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, perform safety audits and quality of work performed; coordinate with Customers, Engineers, Vendors, Subcontractors, Foreman, and Accounting to facilitate timely and profitable completion of quality projects; and assist the Estimating department with estimating of new projects.
- Financial Management - Submit weekly reports detailing projected revenues, costs and gross profit at project completion; \meet with Accounting monthly to review detailed projected cost at completion, revenue projection, and projected job completion gross profit; document field directives that change or alter the original scope of work; prepare change order requests for the client’s approval; confirm all change orders in writing with the customer and submit change order information in a timely manner to the Accounting group; and track and approve costs charged to projects. Reconcile charges to projects against purchase orders, and subcontracts.
- An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the contractor industry (Electric Utility preferred) with Project Management Certification desired.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
- Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
- Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
- A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
- Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
- Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
- Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!
- Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.