About Newkirk
Newkirk Electric is a family-owned construction and engineering company where you’ll find the benefits of working for a larger company with the values of a family business. We call it a “Big Small Company.” With 700 employees and 65 years in operation, our teams work together every day to make meaningful work happen. Join us!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Electrical Project Manager in our Power-Industrial division to oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from pre-job planning through post-job review.
Location
Muskegon, Michigan, In-Person or On-site (various locations).
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the main point of contact for customers and project team members.
- Manage projects to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Lead pre‑job planning and all required preparation activities.
- Develop and manage project budgets and schedules for project team and customers.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to select and manage vendors that meet project requirements.
- Create and manage the schedule of values to assess progress/percent complete, productivity, and billing.
- Identify and negotiate change orders in response to scope changes during the project.
- Partner with Safety team to promote a strong project safety culture based on learning and improving while demonstrating a commitment to safety.
- Track and provide regular financial performance forecasts to the accounting team.
- Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and support future estimating and business development.
What You'll Contribute
- Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and training.
- Journeyman License or equivalent electrical construction experience, with a solid understanding of construction codes and safety standards.
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in heavy construction (Power or Industrial sector preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Accubid, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Procore software or similar systems.
- Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person