About the Role
Junior Project Managers coordinate projects throughout all phases of service work or construction processes, ensuring quality, schedule, cost control, safety, and customer satisfaction. They may oversee small projects independently or support senior project managers on large-scale projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key client contact throughout the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects.
- Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards in accordance with corporate policies.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy in estimation, specifications, and a mutual understanding of project objectives.
- Organize project documents and drawings using established systems and designated software.
- Forecast project costs and utilization of resources with support from experienced or senior-level project managers.
- Manage and direct subcontractors and material procurement.
- Manage day-to-day administrative items such as, RFIs, submittals, contracts, etc.
- Coordinate and prepare for project meetings both internally and with the client, to ensure all deliverables are achieved.
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement.
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation.
- Support safety program policies, procedures, implementation, and compliance.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management, planning, estimating and cost control skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedure.
- Continuous improvement mindset when it comes to evaluating systems and processes.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Demonstrated understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and general construction techniques.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Project management software (MS Project, Procore, Primavera (P6), Accubid estimating software)
- Cloud based tools
- Technical aptitude to learn and master company specific tools and programs
Experience Level
- Two or more years of experience supporting management functions for construction projects.
Education Level
- Associates degree in a Business Discipline, Construction Management or similar field of study is preferred.
- Electrical trade education and field experience may also suffice in lieu of a degree.
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 to $87,000 per year
About the Company
- O’Connell Electric Company aims to reward performance and attract top talent with competitive, fair pay and benefits.
Equal Opportunity
- O’Connell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws.
- The Company will recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.
