Description

Position Summary

The Electrical Project Director role is an exciting, challenging role for which only top industry professionals are considered. This position manages large data center projects, usually overseeing 2 to 5 projects simultaneously across a region or business unit. Ultimately, the Project Director is responsible for the P&L on each project; the Project Director manages all levels of risk for each project under his or her control.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of the project team across all facets of the project including contracting, financials, schedule, development of staff and craft.
• Assessment and implementation of development plans direct reports. Ensure performance and development goals are being tracked for all levels of staff.
• Collaboration across the larger McCarthy director group to ensure the success of the project
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Review/approve project team on-site setup
• Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
• Assist project staff in development of construction schedule and monitor schedule performance, looking for ways to improve/expedite
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Oversight of Labor Cost Productivity reporting and overall project financials
• Establish/maintain good relationships with owner, design team and subcontractors
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
• Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
• Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community
• Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews andparticipate in interviews
• Work with Preconstruction leads to establish and review project budgets in Accubid
• Coordinate with Preconstruction leads to facilitate the procurement of key materials
• Review project contracts and assist in contract negotiations internally and with the client
• Implement all applicable EEO/Affirmative Action programs

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Degrees in other Engineering disciplines or Construction Management with relevant experience will be considered.
• Direct experience leading the self perform electrical scope of $10M+ on multiple Commercial or Renewable construction projects
• 15+ years progressive experience managing the Self Perform Electrical scope for a large-scale contractor
• Working knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 70e
• Working knowledge of Accubid estimating software is preferred
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Experienced dealing with major suppliers and procurement of large electrical equipment
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem-solving and motivational skills
• Expect to travel to remote jobsites as required to meet the needs of the role. Approximate travel is up to 75%.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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