BESCO is growing our Knoxville Electrical team! We are looking for a talented electrical project manager, with commercial construction, industrial and/or healthcare experience. Our ideal candidate has a background in electrical construction and can manage complex project budgets and scheduling.

BESCO offers a top notch health and wellness insurance plan, 401(k) and matching program, along with paid time off and paid holidays.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Manage multiple electrical projects including budgeting, estimating (when required) and scheduling, and participate in design/assist budgeting activities when required by project.
• Review and understand the scope, contractual, and notice provisions of the contract.
• If not already committed to, build and gain approval of a billing/earned value schedule designed to plan and optimize project cash flow.
• Work with Purchasing to plan and manage the purchasing of materials, purchasing / rental of equipment, and contracting with sub-contractors.
• Plan for appropriate safety training and awareness and ensure appropriate practices are being consistently executed in the field.
• Identify and recommend value engineering and other value-creating ideas to maximize the overall value of the project.
• Monitor project performance with respect to quality versus specifications, progress versus schedule, and cost versus budget.
• Work with the Superintendent to make appropriate schedule and/or resource changes to ensure quality, schedule, and budget attainment.
• Complete all required and appropriate job documentation including daily job logs, submittals, etc.
• Schedule, prepare for, and conduct monthly project status (early indicator) meetings.
• Complete monthly forecast-to-complete process to ensure ongoing tracking and control of project.
• Track progress of work/value earned and perform monthly billing to manage project cash flow.
• Manage scope of work identifying, pricing, preparing, submitting, and ensuring approval of change orders.
• Assess and clearly communicate project status on a regular basis to all necessary parties.
• Identify project risks, develop plans to mitigate risk, and monitor ongoing potential risks
• Calmly and constructively manage disagreements, conflicts, and crises as required
• Perform timely and complete close-out of project ensuring all loose ends are tied off, both externally and internally

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
• 5+ years’ experience as Journeyman Electrician
• Adept at multi-tasking in fast paced environment, able to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes
• Able to work independently and across multiple teams and levels within and outside of the organization and also take initiative on projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills