LEI Companies, founded in 2002, is a full-service electrical contractor and energy solutions provider specializing in complex renovations, new construction and special systems including fire alarm and building automation. And we understand that it takes exceptional people to provide exceptional service.
About the Role
As a Project Manager with LEI Companies, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing assigned projects from award to close-out, ensuring both financial outcomes and customer satisfaction are achieved. You’ll manage project planning, budget oversight, document control, and effective tracking and reporting of progress and issues. Your analytical skills will help identify trends and mitigate risks, while your leadership will foster communication and collaboration with clients and teams. By mastering these responsibilities, you’ll enable the Operations department to achieve and exceed its goals related to gross margin, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
This is a leadership position requiring ongoing analysis and improvement of business processes and procedures. You’ll interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, always acting in alignment with LEI’s core values. Leaders at LEI step in to solve problems across departments, mentor others, and pursue individual growth and development.
In This Role You Will
Lead project teams, fostering collaboration and direction in the field and with clients
Accurately forecast job costs and strive to exceed expected gross margin
Monitor job progress to identify and document risks and opportunities
Engage proactively to solve issues, seek solutions, and support positive project outcomes
Own the project billing process and support collections for positive cash flow
Lead, manage, and be accountable for project results and team performance
What Success Looks Like
Projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and adhere to the contracted scope of work
Client satisfaction levels are high, leading to repeat business across LEI services
Project gross margins and productivity meet or exceed approved budgets and targets
Monthly cost projections meet variance targets and are completed thoughtfully
Risks and opportunities are documented and reported accurately, with impacts tracked
Monthly billings are coordinated timely with accounting, and past due payments are resolved
Team performance evaluations are conducted, EOS/Traction principles are embraced, and LEI Core Values are exemplified
Why You Will Love Working Here
Be part of a team passionate about quality, safety, and innovation
Enjoy flexibility and independence in managing your projects
Benefit from ongoing professional growth and training opportunities
Thrive in an environment guided by Core Values and committed to doing the right thing
What You Will Need
10+ years of successful project management experience, with contracts up to $10 million
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Strong communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
Self-directed, motivated, and entrepreneurial spirit
Flexible, adaptive, and capable of multi-tasking
Accountability for actions and decisions of self and team
Friendly, personable, and of high character, with substantial client interaction
Expert knowledge of electrical or low-voltage systems, labor, and material rates
Proficiency with Accubid, Viewpoint, and MS Office
MVR that meets LEI’s insurance requirements
Nice to Have
Experience leading client accounts or project teams
Familiarity with EOS/Traction systems
LEI Companies reserves the right to provide compensation outside of the posted range based on the following factors: seniority, merit, productivity, geographic location/travel and relevant education, training, or experience and not based on any protected characteristic as established by law.
NO Agencies or Third Party Recruiters/resumes.
LEI Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.