Electrical Project Manager

The Company

Our client is a leading, specialist, contractor focussed on delivering bespoke fit out solutions and high-quality design and installation of HVAC systems across various public and private sector projects.

The Project

As an experienced Electrical Project Manager, you will have a key role in leading the design and installation process of HVAC systems across various commercial, education and industrial new build and fit-out projects.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS / JIB / ECS
• First Aid - Desirable not essential

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

• Proven industry expertise with a track record of successfully managing electrical packages on commercial, industrial, education or healthcare projects
• Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working in an Electrical Project Manager or similar position for a leading contractor or subcontractor

Additional skills;

• IT Skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Effective time management
• Quality & Risk management
• Superb negotiation capabilities
• Knowledgeable of construction laws and regulations
• Solid understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• A proficient understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
• Proficient in project management software, industry-specific tools, and relevant technical expertise
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices and desired knowledge of parallel mechanical systems

The Role

• Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Project: Various commercial, industrial, education and healthcare projects
• Location: Manchester
• Reporting to: Director

Duties

• Provide expert electrical knowledge
• Management of electrical supervisors
• Maintain health and safety standards on site
• Overall responsibility of electrical workers on site
• Address issues that may impact project deadlines
• Perform comprehensive project reviews and evaluations
• Oversee project expenditures to ensure budget compliance
• Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets for the project
• Address any client concerns or issues promptly and professionally
• Recognise possible risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them
• Track project timelines and ensure compliance with the project schedule
• Uphold consistent and efficient communication with all project contractors
• Generate valuations, payment applications, invoices, and similar documents
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Supervise daily project activities and ensure all tasks are advancing according to plan
• Determine and assign essential resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Ensure the scope of work aligns with the contract documents, client inquiry and design criteria
• Perform routine inspections and audits to verify adherence to industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers to develop the electrical system's blueprint
• Guide and inspire project teams, ensuring clarity on roles and responsibilities for all team members
• Offer consistent project updates and progress reports to clients, management, and other relevant parties
• Procurement of materials, allocation of labor, and reporting on draft final accounts and anticipated profits
• Ensure precise and current project documentation, encompassing plans, schedules, budgets, and reports
• Ensuring electrical projects are completed efficiently, safely and within the defined scope, time and budget
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Establish and uphold quality control standards to guarantee that project deliverables meet the specified requirements
• Efficiently oversee projects from initial client instruction through to final handover, ensuring readiness for client occupancy
• Develop and consistently revise a work schedule that identifies long lead items, incorporating time for design, client feedback, and other relevant considerations
• Collaborate with partner professionals and suppliers to coordinate designs, including equipment selections and other relevant aspects
• assess current and proposed installations, engaging with the client team
• Develop the post-contract health and safety file, ensuring that all required RAMS are established and effectively utilized
• Consistently and regularly monitor the project's commercial aspects using P&Ls, and effectively communicate projected forecasts to the management team
• Manage client inquiries, obtain landlord approval, and submit building regulations, encompassing specifications, drawings, and work schedules

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)