Project Manager - Controls (Powercor)

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For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients' systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields.

In 2021 we partnered with Powercor Services, a growing power design and control systems integrator offering turnkey electrical solutions within the data center space. As a NICET-certified electrical testing, engineering, controls, and automation company, Powercor controls and engineering consultants support organizations providing expert services in electrical testing, system design, electrical engineering, systems integration, commissioning, equipment servicing, and retrofit services.

Powercor is seeking a best-in-class Project Manager - Controls, willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

The Project Manager works with stakeholders to set project goals and objectives. They are also charged with identifying and procuring necessary resources, estimating project budgets, setting project scopes and schedules, and wrapping all that information into project plans. They provide leadership by building project teams and motivating them to hit project milestones. They participate in building and training project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, PM methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates.

What you will do...

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field

Effectively supervise staff in the day-to-day administration of a job, potentially supervising two or more Project Managers in their daily tasks

Direct the pre-construction planning process, accurately scope length and difficulty of tasks, develop schedules, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks

Procure and coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maximize project profitability

Proactively monitor costs and react to variations quickly ensuring financial success

Utilize properly qualified subcontractors, oversee subcontractor RFQ process, award subcontracts, manage subcontractor execution, collaborate with subcontractors to establish communication guidelines for project progress, project meetings, billing expectations, project safety and foster professional relationships with subcontractors

Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff

Read, review, and follow project related documents such as blueprints, drawings, project scope, budgets, deadlines, and sequence of operation for proper execution requirements

Train and effectively supervise Project Managers in the company philosophy and systems

Represent company/project in meetings with clients and subcontractors

Prepare monthly costing reports

Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client

Successfully maintains an acceptable rate of project savings compared to estimated budgets

Directs a team consisting of control specialists, installers, engineers, programmers, and office staff for each assigned project

Develops Control system implementation plan for the customer's situation and issues What you will need to succeed...

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or construction field preferred and/or 1 to 3 years of experience with Project Management in engineering, BMS/BAS, HVAC, construction or critical facilities operations

1 to 3 years of experience with Project Management in engineering, BMS/BAS, HVAC, construction or critical facilities operations

Experience in installation of building controls or low voltage systems preferred

Understanding of the construction industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields

Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel etc.) and other software to include Bluebeam, BIM360

Experience with Project Management Software Platforms to include but not exclusive to, Procore, Cx Alloy, TouchPlan

Excellent communication, presentation, training, and technical writing skills

Proven track record of completing jobs on schedule, being self-motivated and achieving full customer satisfaction

Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects successfully and profitably

Ability to document system changes, RFIs, Change Order requests effectively

Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and staff coordination Physical demands...

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels

Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer What you'll love about us...

MKD and Powercor employees are our companies' greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

On the job training with fully accredited training programs

Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match

Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization

Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric and Powercor are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.