Construction Project Manager

Overview

Manages construction projects from bidding to closeout, ensuring budget, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• billing management
• change orders
• cost tracking
• submittal review
• hazard analysis
• retention management

Tasks

-Work with PA and Field Supervisor to ensure that billings are performed timely and accurately and within customer constraints -PM’s main responsibility for production is to coach and suggest -Understand the terms and conditions from our Purchase Orders -Provide information and updates to the Marketing Department for pre-qualifications -Prepare the pre-job meeting agenda -Work for billing amounts which have positive cash flow -Coordinate/assign responsibilities for change proposals. Work with the Estimator, PA and field leaders for proposals, scope of work definitions and clarity -Review and Submit O & M’s -Accurately update percent complete reports -Anticipate & include materials, equipment in the billings which are on the job but not invoiced by the supplier at the time of billing -Review minutes and distribute to attendees -Review and use the budget to create a schedule of values that generates a positive cash flow -Review and/or check updated job cost information -Write special correspondence as appropriate -Help ensure that correspondence is done timely, professionally, and accurately -Help PA obtain budgets for accounting -Walk the job, get discuss production forecasts with field leaders -Help develop O & M’s to ensure a timely closeout -Review tracking of large purchase orders from subcontracts -Get change orders included if possible -Set Goals for the project -Review Safety Violation Process -Turn in accurate budget numbers for each phase on the Cost to Complete form -Review all submittals -Review approve and sign all invoices against major purchase orders -Communicate with the President or Manager any significant items or significant changes in the job (good or bad) -Review the budget with the estimator -Analyze the total change order amount verses the original contract amount -Provide input or participate in discussion as appropriate (esp. for processes) -Attend the Monday morning week look-ahead meeting -Assure that retention is paid -Provide timely and accurate feedback to field leaders -Review log of changes at least monthly. Take necessary action -Know and understand how the “Contract Amendment/Change Order Process” is addressed in the contract -Analyze how we are doing against estimate, use to predict labor resources needs for job (The Cost to Complete Report addresses this measurement.) -Close or be involved in all bid closings -Initiate, direct and review all large purchase orders, subcontracts and sign, if authorized -Help Estimator and PA obtain and assemble timely submittals -Performance Measurement – For all jobs over $100K use, complete the Cost to Complete form monthly and return to the feedback manager. The highest priority purpose is for positive field feedback and recognition. Quantity measurements must also be used on all projects over, $2,000,000 -Conduct the pre job meeting -Assure record drawings are complete, accurate, and submitted as early as possible -Analyze the cost to complete report -Do not allow overpayment of large purchase orders or subcontracts -Invite all project team members to the pre job meeting. (Include Operations Manager, Operations Reporting Controls and Safety Professional) -Track labor by phases and accurately report labor on the Cost to Complete -Notify Director of Employee Assistance of any special substance screening requirements. (i.e., Hoffman projects – 6 months vs. Local 48 1 year) -Negotiate early release of retention -Update estimated hours and costs monthly on the cost to complete report -Determine which phases or areas have the highest labor component (highest risk area) -Develop and use appropriately a man loading project schedule -PM must make sure Foreman or Field Supervisor knows their responsibilities, preferably in writing -Work with PA and Estimator to create positive cash flow payment schedule -For special cases and in coordination with the PA follow up on payment collections (be proactive where possible) -Retainage – Work with PA to bill timely, collect (including partial release of retention when possible) -Review with PA rough draft or prepare final draft correspondence for normal activities -Prepare for pre-qualification presentations -Know and understand the closeout requirements -Use RFI/DCVR log to track information requests from customers -Know and understand the term of the contract or period for performance -Review submittal log once a month and monitor submittal process. Help expedite or resubmit as appropriate -Set up job cost tracking report -Evaluate labor resources needs using the cost to complete, job cost tracking report, and the project schedule -Initiate the job site hazardous analysis -Determine the pricing for the job (i.e. fixed price, T & M, GMP, etc.) -Review aging reports and feedback -NOTIFY FOM, as soon as possible, of significant changes to you most recent labor resources forecast -Review proposals for proper pricing and presentation. Turn in change order pricing timely (based on contract time frame) and within customer constraints -Pre-planning is the key to Production, Quality and Safety. The PM is responsible to incorporate such tools as short interval task planning, hazard analysis and other appropriate tools to promote the highest Quality and Production while performing to a goal of an injury free job -Phase projects with the estimator and field -In special cases and in coordination with PA, follow up for billing and payment -Help provide information for current reports for labor resources and who’s estimating what

Requirements

• electrical apprenticeship
• data center
• project management
• earned value
• construction degree
• financial analysis

What You Bring

-Timecards need to be turned in accurately (with correct Job and Phase #) on Friday afternoons, but no later than Monday, 8 AM -Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman, wireman, project foremen/ general foreman, mentorship -Two years’ experience in Mission Critical Data Center Construction -Five years’ experience in a project management position outside of OEG -Understand earned value -Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality -Timecards must be signed by the individual and the project managers -Excellent oral and written communication skills -PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter) -Requires the knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a five –year electrical apprentice program. -Construction management degree -Read and understand the limits to the required scope of work. (when is a change order is required) -Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position) -Demonstrated financial analytical skills -Strong management skills

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Benefits

-401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution -Offering $150,000 - $164,000 per year -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -7 company paid holidays -Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage

About Oeg, Inc.

-Tackles complex energy and infrastructure challenges with technical excellence and hands‑on project delivery. -Grew steadily by combining deep engineering know‑how with on‑the‑ground construction management. -Earns revenue through mid‑sized to large projects spanning power plants, utility systems, and public infrastructure. -Regularly engages in sectors like energy, utilities, government facilities, and broad infrastructure works. -Known for delivering turnkey solutions—from feasibility studies and detailed engineering to procurement and site execution. -Frequently works on high‑impact projects such as substation upgrades, pipeline installations, and energy generation facilities. -Stands out for integrating advanced project controls and field expertise to keep complex builds on time and budget.

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Security Clearance

-background, credit, mvr, and drug screening may be required (varies by position).