[Remote] Electrical Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating positive impact for clients and the world. They are seeking an Electrical Project Manager to manage electrical engineering projects for various clients in Hawaii, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Manage electrical engineering projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout
- Coordinate and oversee project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and other disciplines
- Assist in developing project scope, schedules, staffing plans, and fee estimates
- Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget
- Support technical oversight of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
- Review drawings, calculations, models, and specifications for quality, coordination, and constructability
- Coordinate work activities related to:
- Engineering and design production
- Document control and QA/QC processes
- Construction administration and field support
- Participate in site visits, existing-conditions assessments, and field coordination meetings
- Lead or support client meetings, design coordination meetings, and technical discussions
- Prepare and assist with engineering reports, assessment reports, and Basis of Design (BOD) documents
- Track and manage project schedules and deliverables
- Assist with project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and change orders
- Identify project risks and collaborate with senior staff to develop mitigation strategies
Skills
- Candidate must be located in Hawaii
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting or managing electrical engineering projects
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of electrical power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and design guidelines
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interactions
- Ability to coordinate across disciplines and facilitate collaboration within project teams
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while escalating issues appropriately and promptly
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, preferred
- Experience with healthcare, institutional, science and technology, commercial, or industrial facilities preferred
- Prior experience at a design engineering or consulting firm strongly preferred
- Experience coordinating BIM models with design teams is a plus
- EIT certification is preferred
- LEED certification is a plus
- PE license is a plus
- Project Management certification (PMP) is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- A 401(k) plan
- The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid leave programs for military service and new parents
- Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
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