Project Manager - Distribution/Telecommunication

Company: New River Electrical Corporation
Location: Granville
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Project Manager - Distribution/Telecommunication

Location: Granville, OH


Pay Range: N/A

Date Posted: 04/14/2025

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Position SummaryNew River Electrical is searching for a Project Manager to work with our Distribution and Telecommunication Divisions. The Project Manager will lead intermediate or complex overhead distribution, and telecommunication projects. The Project Manager provides critical leadership and management for the execution of assigned projects. Further, the Project Manager is responsible for conducting business development activities, preparing estimates and bids, project schedule management, overall planning and management of field operations, implementing and monitoring effective safety plans, and accurately managing financials for assigned projects. This position reports to the Vice President Overhead Line.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with new customers.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Demonstrate the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River's culture, values, and beliefs.
• Review RFP opportunities and participate in development of bidding strategy and pricing.
• Prepare take-offs, solicit material and subcontractor pricing and complete bids in response to customer Requests for Proposals.
• Provides insight, expertise, training, and assistance to Associate Project Managers relating to business choices and decisions.
• Select and train superintendents, general foreman, and foremen in the proper handling of job planning, interpretation of contract documents, extra work/change order documentation, administration of company safety program and job information reporting requirements.
• Prepare project initiation plans for assigned projects to include manpower loaded schedule, cash flow invoicing projection, material, tool, and equipment requirements, and project specific safety plans.
• Conduct job site safety audits to ensure that jobsite safety and pre-task planning documentation is sufficient for the tasks being performed and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and communicate meaningful training to crews and crew supervision.
• Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure project schedule, project scopes, and safety expectations are effectively communicated.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project sites and customers to identify and communicate issues such as scope changes, schedule conflicts, material shortages or manpower adjustments.
• Manage project costs and proactively identify risks to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Develop project cash flows, manage project billing and change order tracking.
• Exhibit proficiency in contract development and management.
• Exhibit proficiency in project risk management, including the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of project risks while seeking out and exploiting project opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project information to both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Seeks guidance, advise and support from SR Project Manager/Division Manager to make good business choices and decisions.
• Complete monthly work-in-progress (WIP) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for reconciliation of the revenue to expenses for each job on a monthly basis.
• Travel for this position is required and will consist of overnight stays.
  Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain 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.
  
  Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in engineering, construction management, business administration with three (3) years qualified experience, or a minimum of eight (8) years of field supervision or relevant experience. Utility construction experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in providing leadership, motivation, vision and direction.
  • Proven success in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
    Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
    
    It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
    
    
    
    
    
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