Electrical Project Manager Jobs

Crew HR is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for our client, Lore Electric!

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER

• Are you excited about all things electrical with a professional passion that is contagious?

• Do you hit the ground running and make decisions carefully and confidently on the fly?

• Do you believe in performing with pride and precision, no matter how many priorities you are juggling?

• Are you an upbeat connector who builds lasting relationships across all walks of life?

• Do you strive to inspire teams to perform far above average and value pushing the boundaries of what is possible?

• Are you ready to up level your career and move into a role with big leadership potential?

About Lore Electric

Lore Electric is looking to hire an Electrical Project Manager! Lore Electric is a Vancouver-based electrical contracting firm specializing in new construction, mid- and low-rise residential, energy efficiency, commercial projects, electrical upgrades, and retrofits( Remove Electrical upgrades and retrofits).

Lore Electric’s legacy of success is built upon over 40 years of generational experience within the construction industry. With a reputation founded on knowledge and dependability, Lore has earned the trust of some of the finest boutique and broad-scale builders that the region has to offer. Our teams are detailed and disciplined to take on high-performance projects, including more progressive efficiency-forward electrical construction.

Enabled by generations of teaching, it is our mission to empower those willing to achieve excellence in their craft. Today, we are a team of 25 and growing, led by principles that inspire good, honest work. Expanding our energetic and ambitious team is something that we take very seriously.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a positive, confident, organized, and hands-on Electrical Project Manager to oversee the building process from start to finish and ensure our customer promises are fulfilled. This exciting, fast-paced, and collaborative role will work closely with on-site teams to deliver high quality projects on schedule and on budget.

This is where you come in.

This is for you if:

• You are ideas-oriented and are not afraid to share solutions every step of the way
• You are compatible with strong personalities, an ever-pleasant personality, and a light-hearted, professional sense of humour!
• You never stop striving to exceed goals, stay under budget and achieve targets
• You aren’t satisfied with the status quo; you are a doer with a growth mindset and don’t believe in ‘coasting’
• You have a keen interest in promoting a collaborative company culture that encourages candid, open communication at every level of the organization
• You are truly passionate about all things electrical and feel right at home in the construction industry
• You are ahead of the curve when it comes to emotional intelligence; you use your ability to read others to make genuine connections and quickly diffuse differences
• You are all about good vibes; you strive to build a supportive environment by bringing positivity and energy to your every interaction
• You have exceptional customer service skills; you take pride in your ability to promote collaboration and inclusivity within a diverse workforce
• You never stop learning and will thrive in a setting where sharing knowledge is celebrated
• You are always two steps ahead; you anticipate problems before they arise and come to the table with proactive solutions
• You are a born-planner with a natural ability to organize processes, projects and people
• You are a strong believer in accountability; you lead by example and encourage taking ownership to drive results
• You stay calm and collected in stressful situations; you prioritize when the pressure is on

In this role, you will be:

• Balancing time between office administration and on-site requirements
• Ensuring reputation for site cleanliness and organization is upheld by on-site team members
• Implementing best practices and standardized procedures in order to maximize productivity and control labour and material costs; on-going reforecasting to ensure financial accuracy
• Maintaining clear communication and building relationships with clientele to ensure project satisfaction and customer loyalty
• Supporting with human resources efforts including hiring practices, onboarding, training, conducting performance reviews, conflict resolution, and team discipline
• Liaising with trades and reviewing drawings for potential project conflicts
• Completing all project layout and design processess while supervising complete electrical installations from start to finish
• Developing and coordinating all aspects of projects, including schedules, resources, procurement, commissioning, budgets, tracking, and risk mitigation strategies
• Setting clear goals and expectations amongst site foreman and team members; providing coaching, motivation, and guidance for growth and development of colleagues
• Coordinating change management as required with the appropriate tracking and communication
• Maintaining a Google Calendar with recurring meetings to ensure regular rhythms and touchpoints with direct reports and sites; completing relevant touch point forms
• Overseeing pre-construction meetings to ensure successful handoff from estimating to field
• Ensuring friendly, effective, professional, and timely communication standards, including texts, phone calls, and emails
• Coordinating shop drawing packages, managing close-out procedures and packages
• Ensuring all job site folders are up to date with current BOM, shop drawings, and site instructions
• Attending site meetings as required with the site foreman to ensure project schedules and deadlines are followed and met

Experience Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous Foreman and Project Management experience carrying multiple successful projects from start to completion
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, as well as Provincial and Municipal building codes
• Aptitude for prioritizing and managing a high-volume workload, while staying focused with sound decision-making processes
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to tackle tasks of any scale
• 5 + years of previous experience working as an Electrical Project Manager, ideally with a thorough understanding of multi-family project workflows
• Red Seal Electrician with the technical ability to perform complete electrical installations
• Confidence monitoring and controlling complex project budgets
• Strong level of comfort and efficiency using computers and technology
• Ability to work legally in Canada
• Class B Field Safety Representative (FSR) Certification
• A clean driving record

The nice to haves:

• Access to reliable transportation
• Proficiency in managing cost and labour budgets
• Previous estimator experience
• Familiarity with the Google Workspace including Drive, Docs, and Sheets, as well as experience using Accubid Change Order

The Benefits

• A leadership team that believes in expanding the organization from within; big opportunity for career progression and growth
• Competitive wages including performance-based incentives
• A company culture that celebrates ongoing learning and growth, including on-site professional development and training programs
• An organization that values knowledge and offers apprenticeship tuition reimbursements
• Extended employee health benefits package to make sure you are well taken care of

If you are excited to take your career to new heights, apply today!