Project Manager, Small Projects - Service Division
- Lawrence, KS, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum 6 years of electrical construction experience, including 5 or more in project management and estimating
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Plans, directs, and coordinates service and small-project work, from estimate through closeout, to ensure goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Performs these duties personally or through service technicians and crews, working closely with the Director of Service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Review service requests, plans, and specifications to determine scope; visit job sites to measure and check conditions
- Prepare estimates, proposals, and change order proposals for service, repair, upgrade, and small construction work, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and markup
- Request and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Plan and schedule work, coordinating technicians, materials, permits, and inspections
- Track budget and labor hours, estimate the cost to finish each job, and flag overruns early
- Manage submittals, RFIs, procurement, and lead times
- Coordinate with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors from start to finish, including keeping everyone updated on progress
- Work with the Director of Service to set priorities and schedules, and support technicians with scope, plans, materials, and technical guidance
- Build lasting customer relationships and improve how the department works, including estimate templates, job tracking, and reporting
- Support safety standards and code compliance on every job
- Perform hands-on field work when needed to support service technicians and crews
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises foremen and service technicians in coordination with the Director of Service. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending the hiring of, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving complaints and problems, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6 years of electrical construction experience, including 5 or more in project management and estimating
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OSHA 30, and a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
- Experience in electrical estimating, including takeoff, bidding, bid qualification, and bid leveling
- Experience in cost forecasting, including cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting and profit/loss tracking
- Experience managing projects from preconstruction through turnover, including submittals, RFIs, procurement, and change orders
- Working knowledge of AIA contract documents, specification review, permitting, and value engineering
- Ability to lead and direct technicians, project engineers, and support staff
- Strong communication skills; builds lasting relationships with owners, GCs, and suppliers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Procore, Bluebeam Revu, McCormick, or Accubid experience preferred
- Valid driver's license in good standing
OUR CORE VALUES
Every member of the Lynn Electric team is expected to live by these values every day:
Build Lasting Bonds Support Your Team · Connect with Customers · Go the Extra Mile
Rise Together Learn & Grow · Embrace Challenges · Celebrate Wins
Can Do Attitude Be Confident · Show Enthusiasm · Take Initiative
We Do What We Say Commit to Your Tasks · Work with Pride · Be Honest
Beyond the résumé, here's what sets our best people apart:
- An estimator who builds numbers customers can trust and keeps every promise made on a job - We Do What We Say
- A leader who shares what they know, develops the service team, and celebrates wins - Rise Together
- A confident problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and takes initiative - Can Do Attitude
- A communicator who builds lasting relationships with customers, technicians, and the office - Build Lasting Bonds
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily office-based with occasional job site visits. The physical demands listed below are essential functions of this position.
Office Work
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods; stand, walk, and move between workspaces
- Frequently required to use hands to type, handle documents, and operate office equipment
- Occasionally required to reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. (plans, binders, equipment)
- Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (extended screen time)
Job Site Visits
- Occasional exposure to active job site conditions, including moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, uneven terrain, outdoor weather extremes, and loud noise
- Must be able to navigate construction sites on foot, including stairs, uneven ground, and confined spaces
- PPE required on all active job sites: hard hat, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, high-visibility clothing
Hands-On Field Work (when needed)
- May be required to lift 5–70 lbs. from floor to shoulder and carry up to 100 feet; occasional 2-person lift of up to 100 lbs. (conduit, ladders, panels, cabinets)
- May be required to push/pull 20–100 lbs. (supply carts, wire pulls)
- Frequent climbing of ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and vehicles
- Frequent reaching overhead, bending, crouching, and kneeling; occasional crawling
- Extended standing and walking on uneven or slick surfaces in wet or humid conditions, heat, and cold; additional PPE includes gloves and face shield
Lynn Electric complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Light-duty or modified-duty assignments are not routinely available. Applicants or employees who may need an accommodation should contact Human Resources; requests are evaluated individually based on the essential functions of the role and applicable safety requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Lynn Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
All candidates must successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check prior to employment.
More about this job
Skills
- Inspection
- Procurement
- Customer relations
- Reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Train employees
- Project management
- Estimating
- Journeyperson
- Construction management
- Forecasting
- Guide staff
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Valid driver's licence
- Demonstrate enthusiasm
- Tolerate sitting for long periods
- Office equipment