, TX
To note:
Office Location - Ft Worth with travel 2 days week to projects (or client meetings) within 1-4 hrs of Ft Worth, Note some seasons we have all projects in DFW area.
Seeking a Electrical Project Manager - PROJECT CONTROLS Supervisor, to directly lead project management within the operations department. This position will be responsible for directly managing project management personnel: a staff of (3), and will be responsible for the successful completion of all projects and their outcomes. This is a director level position that will report directly to the President of the company. This position will work very closely with the Director of Auditing to effectively handle all day-to-day functions of the operations department with oversight from the President. This key role was created to 1.) allow the current VP of Operations to transition to the President of the company and delegate project management duties, 2.) manage all project management personnel, 3.) manage all projects and ensure they are meeting or exceeding relevant metrics, 4.) ensure all customers are satisfied with the project and willing to make a positive reference. Please note, this position will require travel, sometimes weekly, estimated at 50 percent. Lastly, we are a values-based and purpose-driven business. For this individual to be successful, values and purpose alignment will be crucial.
The ideal candidate:
• IDEALLY Has 5 plus years of proven experience of Project Management in lighting, electrical installation(s), energy conservation, construction, or other closely related fields/ with 2 years of successful and provable experience in leading a small team
• Preferably has a PMP or similar certification
• Preferably has a strong background in the technical specifications of lighting and electrical
• Has developed a strong ability to discern project issues while conducting a punch walkthrough
• Has a strong attention to detail
• Has a strong background in general construction equipment operation and maintenance (lifts, trailers, trucks, etc.)
• Has a developed an ability to read people and situations effectively
• Has developed the ability to build meaningful relationship with customers and ensure their satisfaction
• Has innate instincts to see the challenges on every project, and be creative in designing solutions to overcome these issues
• Is obsessed with values and integrity driving their internal / external decisions
Mission - The direct responsibilities for this position shall be:
1.) Lead, manage and ensure accountabilities for all reports within the project management silo. This includes project managers, project coordinators, operations associates, etc.
2.) Directly manage all subcontractor relationships and ensure they have a high level of satisfaction.
3.) Directly manage all projects including kick off meetings, punch walks and weekly customer meetings
4.) Manage all on-site project details through the project coordinator.
5.) Ensure high level of customer satisfaction where the customer is willing to make a positive reference.
6.) Responsible for all project metrics (performance data, daily POC reports, budget, and timelines)
7.) Manage daily project issues as they arise and coordinate creative solutions.
8.) Work with sales to ensure they are receiving accurate information on the progress of the project.
9.) Ensure all company equipment is being properly maintained.
10.) Ensure that the company warehouse is being properly maintained.
11.) Actively scouting and recruiting subcontractor labor partners
12.) Running and owning the hiring process for employees within the project management silo
13.) Responsible for the rebate generation process by working with utilities.
14.) Responsible for the M&V process
15.) Responsible for all procurement of all necessary materials in a timely fashion to execute jobs as quickly as feasible while maintaining quality/budget. This includes lighting fixtures, lamps, electrical materials, connex, roll off, lamp disposal, etc.
Outcomes - The job specific benchmarks that would need to be achieved for this individual to receive a “job well done” at the end of Y1.
Employment:
1) (Within the first 90 days) Achieve a record of handling daily issues which arise on projects thus removing the President from project details. Ie: Handle change orders, material shortages, sub-labor issues, equipment issues, etc. This will be judged at the Presidents discretion.
2) (Within the first 180 days) Successfully managed projects to completion while maintaining standards, timelines, and budgets on all projects. Must receive positive feedback from all customers regarding the entire execution of the project. You must also complete a minimum of 85 percent of projects on time and be 4 percent under budget on all projects.
3) (Within the first 180 days) Have recruited a new subcontractor labor partner
4) (Within the 1st year) Have no equipment issues due to a lack of proper maintenance
5) (Within the 1st year) Has an excellent track record of leadership, management, and accountability concerning all direct reports as measured by the company’s performance and accountability system. Have no employee turnover except for reasons mutually agreed upon with the President.
Competencies - The traits this candidate will need to espouse to be successful in this position and enjoy their work:
1) Empathy for Leadership – Understands that the journey is long, and the road is tough. Sometimes tough people’s decisions and tough financial decisions must be made by leadership to preserve the long-term mission of company. Taking care of the company is how we take care of our people. Always advocates for the ‘company to win first’ so long as the decision is aligned with company’s guiding principles. When the company wins, we all win.
2) Detail oriented – Is able to manage project level details and data to help manage both the project management team and projects
3) Self-Control - Can detach from situations and not act until their emotions are grounded in logic / wisdom
4) Leadership and human development – Is able to inspire and grow direct reports to achieve desired results. Has a passion for seeing people learn and achieve more than they thought was possible.
5) Prioritization skills – Has the ability to focus on what is most valuable and delegate the rest
6) Emotional leadership – ‘Knows what time it is,’ is able to meet direct reports there, and dial the conversation up or down accordingly
7) Awareness – Is acutely aware of their owns strengths and blind spots, and also is aware of their co-workers’ strengths and blind spots
8) Willingness to speak up / challenge – Understands the best decisions are typically spawned from differing perspectives. Furthermore, conflict and conflict resolution are essential to healthy human relationships.
9) Coachable – Understands that feedback is intended to help people grow and reach their potential and is willing be coached by the President and others
10) Excellent communication and presentation skills – High levels of professional, timely, and precise communication both internally and externally
11) Highly organized –Is able to effectively manage people and projects in a fast-paced environment due to organizational and efficiency skills
• 401K, life insurance, health, and dental benefits
• Participation in company’s health and wellness plan –
• 4-weeks blanket PTO policy (including sick leave)
• Participation in a high performing, accountable, and radically truthful workplace culture that is appropriately balanced with casualness, comradery, and assuming the best in one another