Manage electrical transit projects from planning through closeout: create schedules, budgets, and estimates; coordinate subcontractors, procurement, and field supervision; track progress, risks, and change orders; run meetings and provide stakeholder updates; ensure safety, quality, and process improvements to deliver projects on time and within budget.
About E-J:
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.
Title/Role: Project Manager
Division: Transit
Location: New York City, NY
Reporting to:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee and coordinate projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with E-J's safety regulations and quality standards. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring progress, and providing updates to stakeholders, clients, and team members. As a Project Manager at E-J, you will collaborate with diverse teams, communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and play a key role in delivering successful electrical projects for our valued clients.
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Qualifications:
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.
Title/Role: Project Manager
Division: Transit
Location: New York City, NY
Reporting to:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee and coordinate projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with E-J's safety regulations and quality standards. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring progress, and providing updates to stakeholders, clients, and team members. As a Project Manager at E-J, you will collaborate with diverse teams, communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and play a key role in delivering successful electrical projects for our valued clients.
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Create and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely project completion
- Provide regular project updates to clients and stakeholders, informing them of project status, risks, and milestones
- Communicate with field supervision
- Attend and run project meetings
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and project closeout documents
- Estimating
- Address any project-related issues, conflicts, or delays promptly and effectively, seeking solutions that maintain project progress
- Develop comprehensive project budgets, monitor costs, and implement cost-saving measures when possible
- Procure and coordinate necessary materials, equipment, and subcontractors for each project
- Identify areas of process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and profitability
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of project manager experience, required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite in addition to project management software; E-J currently uses Procore, Emque, Riskcast, Toric, and more
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in electrical contracting/engineering space
- Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
- Practical knowledge of construction
- Strong business acumen in project planning and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Practical knowledge of construction processes
- Experience with MTA
- Leading Electrical Contracting Organization in New York City
- Oldest family-owned and operated electrical contractor since 1899
- JIB IBEW Local 3 benefits
- Job training and mentorship
- Rewarding project experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Team-oriented company culture
- History of employment longevity
- Convenient and central office locations near public transit
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law
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