Construction Manager - Low Voltage/ LSS ( Life Safety Systems)

Overview

Manage low‑voltage electrical construction, coordination, QA/QC, and system startup for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• startup verification
• subcontract management
• mep coordination
• submittal review
• installation oversight
• cost estimation

Tasks

-Verify all documentation is complete and equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can safely be started. -Secure electrical subcontractor and equipment buyout and manage electrical subcontractor contracts and contract modifications. -Coordinate MEP systems with civil, architectural, and structural elements within the overall project design. -Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials -Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various MEP systems. -Oversee electrical subcontractor and vendor installation work daily to ensure they are maintaining their installation schedule, support system startup, and commissioning activities. -Assist in estimating electrical budgets and managing electrical team project staffing. -Be the technical advisor at the onsite field construction office. -Field survey of control lines and benchmarks. -Organize and facilitate training of clients' personnel in the operations and maintenance of MEP systems. -Interface between Area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical and electrical system startups. -Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies and clients to coordinate/drive MEP system start up activities. -Receive and distribute requests for information (RFI) and change documents issued by other team members.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• project management
• electrical construction
• bachelor's degree
• leed ap

What You Bring

-Experience working in and around cleanroom environments. -Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills. -Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6). -Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site. -Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction. -Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress. -Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships. -A minimum of five (5) years of electrical construction experience required. -Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet. -Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques. -Education background in materials and methods of construction. -High School diploma or GED required. -Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. -Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential. -Experience working in a live high-tech facility required. -Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents -Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is required -Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results. -Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required. -Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership. -Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work. -LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred. -Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces. -Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network. -Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English. -Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of low-voltage electrical construction. -Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

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Benefits

-Ongoing professional training and development -Competitive pay and advancement opportunities -Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.

About Hoffman Construction Company

-The firm has evolved from building apartment blocks to large-scale civic and high-tech projects. -Headquartered in Oregon, it grew to become the largest general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest, expanding into over a dozen states and overseas. -It delivers preconstruction, new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and heavy‑civil services through both traditional and collaborative methods like CM/GC and design-build. -Through its in‑house divisions—concrete, mechanical, electrical, commissioning and surveying—it self‑performs critical components to optimize schedules and control quality. -Known for iconic projects such as the Oregon Convention Center, Fox Tower, Portland International Airport expansions. -It specializes in sectors including commercial, industrial, data centers, healthcare, government, and water projects. -Over its century-long history it introduced innovations like lean construction, BIM/VDC, off‑site fabrication and advanced scheduling to tackle technical challenges. -Employee-owned since inception, its structure aligns field execution with ownership. -Despite its size, the firm retains a willingness to dive into unusual challenges—such as renovating the Space Needle at height or framing cultural landmarks like the Japanese Garden.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship offered for this position.

Security Clearance

-applicants must pass the hoffman drug and alcohol test.