Careers
Phalcon prides itself on being a leader in the electrical construction and engineering industry. Our projects showcase the talents of our company as a whole, but it’s our diverse team of hard-working, driven professionals that make us successful.
Passion, determination, and ethics are integral to Phalcon’s ideals. Problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance are especially important within our industry.
Are you motivated by tough challenges? Are you flexible in the face of change? Can you take orders as well as take charge? Will you work until your team wins?
If you believe your personality and values align with ours, please apply for one of our current positions or check back for future openings. We’re always looking for self-motivated and ambitious professionals to join our team.
Harlan Electric – President
Job Title: President
Reports to: Phalcon President & CEO and BOD
About Harlan Electric Company
Harlan Electric Company was founded in 1913 and has been a proud member of the Nashville community ever since. As a closely held private company and member of the Phalcon family of companies, we dedicate ourselves to being a partner for each customer by building long-term relationships based on commitment and trust. This commitment has led to us consistently be a Top-Rated electrical contractor in the Southeast covering all aspects of key and critical power systems from electrical construction to maintenance to engineering, offering successful turn-key solutions for the most complex projects. Our business is thriving and growing, and our current president will retire at year-end. To lead planned expansion in the Southeast region, we are seeking an experienced founder/owner-minded president with MEP Subcontracting experience (electrical, mechanical, utilities, civil).
Role Summary / Job Description
President
The candidate we seek for President is a natural customer relationship builder and leader who will foster a culture and reputation for customer focus, engagement, professionalism, and respect. While providing vision and leadership, the president will direct commercial and operational initiatives to provide a positive customer experience, judiciously grow the business, ensure that the proper operational controls, procedures, and systems are in place, and financial metrics are met or exceeded. This candidate has accessible broad and deep industry relationships that will lead to attracting and retaining customers and key staff and is an analytical thinker who understands cost accounting financial drivers and enterprise-wide project management.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a sharp, defined understanding of the direction of the industry and Nashville market and develop a well-articulated strategy, providing clear intelligently derived, communicative course of action to meet company growth and profitability objectives.
- Promote and market company capabilities to attract new clients. Prepare and or direct proposal development in alignment with market development. Review and provide input on proposals/bids.
- Focus and concentrate resources where they can serve customers better and overwhelm competitors. Prioritize initiatives and develop current and new market business pursuits for viability and objective attainment.
- Identify pertinent critical success factors for each project. Anticipate issues and collaborate to develop multiple plans to address issues. Supervise estimating.
- Develop project execution plan with project managers including job cost breakdown and Confirm job accounting is in order and utilize for CTC projections. Review all major purchases of equipment and subcontractors. Review job progress to ensure success including SOW, change orders, schedule, and identify any impediments to progress. Assess and promote utilization of prefabrication where beneficial.
- Guide and drive a data focused decision-making culture to inform prioritization. Drive revenue and profit growth using data and defined processes
- Simplify processes and reduce costs in any area that is not critical to Harlan’s mission. Resist bureaucracy that traps resources and slows decision making.
- Set the standard for stimulating thoughtful communication, mentoring, empowerment, and resource management. Motivate, inspire, and create an environment for teams to work smarter while having fun, learning, and growing.
- Establish strong connections and credibility through the highest level of professionalism, ethics, integrity, mutual respect, and value-added approach.
- Hold others accountable to their jobs and follow up to ensure the work is getting done.
- Develop and execute on supply chain strategies and relationships that ensure adequate supply of products and resources while managing costs.
- Facilitate and advise on questions between the departments – design, engineering, construction, permitting, supply chain and Phalcon family of company resources.
- Contribute to Phalcon development through participation in Phalcon leadership development programs, identifying industry trends that Phalcon should be addressing and contributing to workforce development activities.
Attributes, Characteristics & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated command and understanding of cost accounting for work in process/cost to complete.
- Holds self accountable. Has learned and benefitted from failure.
- Inherently curious and always learning, identifying, and implementing processes to make the company better.
- Known for and demonstrates highest level of integrity. Values integrity over money and the long game vs. short run opportunity.
- Humble. Assertive.
- Composed under pressure
- Fosters and leads a culture of professionalism, respect, and opportunity.
- Analytical thinker. Goal oriented. Drives to achieve and exceed objectives.
- Team Builder. Leads by example and fosters working across departments and family of company resources to get things done.
- Strong field background with understanding of the critical factors that lead to field productivity.
- Natural mentor, coach, and teacher
- Strong sales and marketing competencies and history of success in customer attraction and retention.
- Proficiency in estimating proposal development and managing projects. Understands the pertinent and inherent risks and strategies and tools to mitigate same.
- Effective negotiator.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science; advanced degree a plus.
Experience:
Overall work experience including other business and career experience 15 years with 5+ years executive level and 10 years MEP Subcontracting.
Electrical Contracting License(s); TN, MS, KY, a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation
- Competitive base and bonus opportunities
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Nashville, TN
Willingness to travel:
As needed
Title – Corporate Benefits Manager
Reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for a wide range of duties required for management and administration of our health, disability, life, voluntary and 401(k) retirement benefit plans.
Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to the following:
- Full Administration of the following Phalcon Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits
- 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Wellness Plan
- Process monthly insurance invoices, including downloading data and using Excel to allocate benefit and administration costs to each Phalcon company
- Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of employee deductions for all benefit plans
- Setup and maintain benefit changes in Viewpoint Vista ERP system with Payroll Administrators
Other requirements
- Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, and compliance testing.
- Coordinate plan changes for new hires, terminations and life event changes by updating benefit administration on carrier websites.
- Coordinate withdrawal deductions and company liabilities for all benefits with Payroll for applicable employees
- Weekly processing and audit of 401k plan contribution changes and assistance with any new employee loans
- Upload and reconcile 401(k) contribution and loan information for funding for each pay period
- Function as Liaison between employees, benefit carriers/benefit administration vendor and advises employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters
- Answer employee questions and assist with benefit claims and coordinates with benefit carrier
- Annual Benefit Plan Enrollment
- Key team member of the annual open benefit plan enrollment in conjunction with CFO and benefits broker.
- Participate and facilitate in annual open enrollment planning in conjunction with the CFO and benefits broker.
- Coordinate Phalcon wide benefit plan meetings and plan design roll-out.
- Work directly with brokers, vendors, and administrators as needed.
- Assist with creating, updating, and revising benefits documents and other plan policy material, as well as ensuring material is up-to-date on all platforms (print and digital)
- Administration and promotion of the Phalcon Wellness program, including period milestone review and participant achievement contributions to employee HAS accounts
- Assist with ensuring Employee Onboarding (New Hires) and Employee Termination notification compliance
Annual Reporting
- 401k/Profit Sharing Plan Census for Retirement Plan and annual audit
- Lead the annual 401k Plan Audit with external CPA firm, including satisfying all information requests and working with the auditors to complete the audit in a timely manner
- Assist with processing annual Profit-Sharing Plan payments and CEO letters to employees
- Handle all Labor and Payroll Census reporting
- Assist with any Federal State filing requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- Must have at least five years of experience administering benefits programs for a minimum level of 250 participants is required. This is not an entry level position.
- Knowledge of health (medical, dental, vision), life, ancillary voluntary and 401(k) Plan design
- Knowledge of Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, FMLA and State leaves
- Strong and proven experience in multiple areas of Human Resources, Payroll with a general understanding of Accounting GL is highly desired
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Viewpoint Vista) a plus.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Ability to carry out job duties while maintaining strict confidentiality
- Independent worker as well as team player
Job Title: President
Reports to: Phalcon President & CEO and BOD
About Harlan Electric Company
Harlan Electric Company was founded in 1913 and has been a proud member of the Nashville community ever since. As a closely held private company and member of the Phalcon family of companies, we dedicate ourselves to being a partner for each customer by building long-term relationships based on commitment and trust. This commitment has led to us consistently be a Top-Rated electrical contractor in the Southeast covering all aspects of key and critical power systems from electrical construction to maintenance to engineering, offering successful turn-key solutions for the most complex projects. Our business is thriving and growing, and our current president will retire at year-end. To lead planned expansion in the Southeast region, we are seeking an experienced founder/owner-minded president with MEP Subcontracting experience (electrical, mechanical, utilities, civil).
Role Summary / Job DescriptionPresident
The candidate we seek for President is a natural customer relationship builder and leader who will foster a culture and reputation for customer focus, engagement, professionalism, and respect. While providing vision and leadership, the president will direct commercial and operational initiatives to provide a positive customer experience, judiciously grow the business, ensure that the proper operational controls, procedures, and systems are in place, and financial metrics are met or exceeded. This candidate has accessible broad and deep industry relationships that will lead to attracting and retaining customers and key staff and is an analytical thinker who understands cost accounting financial drivers and enterprise-wide project management.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a sharp, defined understanding of the direction of the industry and Nashville market and develop a well-articulated strategy, providing clear intelligently derived, communicative course of action to meet company growth and profitability objectives.
- Promote and market company capabilities to attract new clients. Prepare and or direct proposal development in alignment with market development. Review and provide input on proposals/bids.
- Focus and concentrate resources where they can serve customers better and overwhelm competitors. Prioritize initiatives and develop current and new market business pursuits for viability and objective attainment.
- Identify pertinent critical success factors for each project. Anticipate issues and collaborate to develop multiple plans to address issues. Supervise estimating.
- Develop project execution plan with project managers including job cost breakdown and Confirm job accounting is in order and utilize for CTC projections. Review all major purchases of equipment and subcontractors. Review job progress to ensure success including SOW, change orders, schedule, and identify any impediments to progress. Assess and promote utilization of prefabrication where beneficial.
- Guide and drive a data focused decision-making culture to inform prioritization. Drive revenue and profit growth using data and defined processes
- Simplify processes and reduce costs in any area that is not critical to Harlan’s mission. Resist bureaucracy that traps resources and slows decision making.
- Set the standard for stimulating thoughtful communication, mentoring, empowerment, and resource management. Motivate, inspire, and create an environment for teams to work smarter while having fun, learning, and growing.
- Establish strong connections and credibility through the highest level of professionalism, ethics, integrity, mutual respect, and value-added approach.
- Hold others accountable to their jobs and follow up to ensure the work is getting done.
- Develop and execute on supply chain strategies and relationships that ensure adequate supply of products and resources while managing costs.
- Facilitate and advise on questions between the departments – design, engineering, construction, permitting, supply chain and Phalcon family of company resources.
- Contribute to Phalcon development through participation in Phalcon leadership development programs, identifying industry trends that Phalcon should be addressing and contributing to workforce development activities.
Attributes, Characteristics & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated command and understanding of cost accounting for work in process/cost to complete.
- Holds self accountable. Has learned and benefitted from failure.
- Inherently curious and always learning, identifying, and implementing processes to make the company better.
- Known for and demonstrates highest level of integrity. Values integrity over money and the long game vs. short run opportunity.
- Humble. Assertive.
- Composed under pressure
- Fosters and leads a culture of professionalism, respect, and opportunity.
- Analytical thinker. Goal oriented. Drives to achieve and exceed objectives.
- Team Builder. Leads by example and fosters working across departments and family of company resources to get things done.
- Strong field background with understanding of the critical factors that lead to field productivity.
- Natural mentor, coach, and teacher
- Strong sales and marketing competencies and history of success in customer attraction and retention.
- Proficiency in estimating proposal development and managing projects. Understands the pertinent and inherent risks and strategies and tools to mitigate same.
- Effective negotiator.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science; advanced degree a plus.
Experience:
Overall work experience including other business and career experience 15 years with 5+ years executive level and 10 years MEP Subcontracting.
Electrical Contracting License(s); TN, MS, KY, a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation
- Competitive base and bonus opportunities
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Nashville, TN
Willingness to travel:
As needed
Job Description
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is looking for a Construction Project Scheduler with at least 2 years of experience related to project controls (cost & schedule) & reporting activities supporting construction projects. The ideal candidate will have specific experience supporting all types of construction projects in all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
Candidate must be experienced in the following tasks
- Creation of baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Review contractor’s baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract
- Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones
- Perform schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders and conduct schedule negotiations for contractor change orders
- Perform Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis
- Track and be involved in project issues as they relate to project schedules
- Walk the field, and perform weekly and monthly schedule progress and provide reports to the project OAR and upper management
- Ability to read drawings, determine if work is in or out of scope and understand terms and conditions of the contract to determine compensability, as well as concurrent delays
- Proactively anticipate schedule impacts and advise Project Team concerning same
- Effectively communicate with the contractor regarding all schedule/progress related matters and concerns in the weekly status meetings and all other schedule related meetings
- Review, evaluate and reject or approve contractor recovery schedules
- Prepare reports as needed and directed by management
- Perform program schedule QA/QC review and updates
Required Experience
- Minimum of (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling, preferably for Electrical projects
- Experience with Primavera 6.0 preferred
- Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort. Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable.
- Microsoft Office Suite of software is required
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam is required
- Vocational certificate or two-year degree in Engineering, or related field experience required.
- BS Degree in Engineering is preferred or STEM related curriculum
- Experience with Utility work is preferred
- Experience with electrical commercial construction/installation is a plus
- Good technical and communication skills required
- Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change
- Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform field survey duties
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
PowerHawke, Inc. is an experienced solutions provider for commercial low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems. With offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN, we provide engineering, testing, and assessment solutions to ensure operational safety and efficiency for low and medium voltage systems.
Basic Requirements
- Technicians must be self-motivated, solution oriented, entrepreneurial minded individuals that are also capable of working in a team.
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings. Compare drawings to as built installation and check for errors and problems.
- Supporting clients and troubleshooting problems.
- Travel to jobsites as needed for installations, testing and training clients.
- Communicate and report problems to management and prepare documentation as required.
- Testing of electrical controls, power system components, and generator systems.
- Conducting infrared assessments of client electrical distribution systems.
- Conducting arc flash assessments of client electrical distribution systems.
Desired Skills and Experience
- NETA or NICET Certification.
- A formal education in power systems and electronics.
- Experience in the electrical testing field.
- Effective communication (verbal and written) skills. Lead technicians will be involved in ongoing customer interaction.
- Computer literacy/proficiency.
General testing knowledge (Specific is better)
- Generator and utility systems.
- Solid state protective relaying
- Transmission and distribution transformers.
- Power circuit breakers (OCB, VCB, SF6 Filled).
- Controls to include circuit breaker operation, current and potential transformers, and protective relay interaction.
- Demonstrable ability to read and interpret schematics, plans and drawings.
Intimate understanding of some or all of the following test equipment:
- Insulation Resistance Tester
- Transformer Turns Ratio Tester
- Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter (DLRO)Capacitance and Dissipation Factor (aka Doble Test)
- Thermographic cameras
- Relay Test Sets (Omicron or other Computer Based Test Sets)
- High Current and Secondary Injection Test Sets
PowerHawke expects applicants with relevant field experience and positive references. Candidate should be available to interview and begin work within a one month period.
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The Estimator will review bid documents for construction of transmission and distribution electrical infrastructure, will gather information and requirements to prepare cost estimates. Detailed cost estimates will include: unit pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. In addition, the estimator will be responsible to obtain and review bids from vendors, clients, subcontractors and incorporate as needed into a final RFP cost estimate.
Primary Responsibilities of the estimator include:
- Prepare complete cost estimates for substation and line construction projects with minimal supervision and ensure estimates are completed in accordance with bid schedule
- Prepare cost estimates of materials, labor and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Attend and represent McPhee at pre-bid conferences
- Understand and execute labor and material take-offs for substation and line work
- Prepare project cost breakdowns on estimates
- Coordinate and obtain price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects
- Assist project management throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate and developing lessons learned as needed
- Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements.
- Conduct periodic site visits to confirm work methods and work approaches are consistent with the estimate
- Assess project cost performance by tracking actuals against contractor bids and project estimate
- Coordinate and prepare the assembly of estimate materials to turnover to project management once awarded
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards and practices
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electric utility system equipment, engineering, construction, pricing and operation
- Strong knowledge of estimating techniques and principles and the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Understanding of financial information and financial arithmetic functions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Proven experience in computer estimating systems. Ability to learn Accubid in a short time period.
Experience/Education
- A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered. Masters Degree is preferred
- A Minimum of 5 years or more of experience of electric utility related experience
- Estimating experience of substation or line projects is required
- Experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation to prepare estimates for projects and services
- Demonstrated experience with RFP preparation and evaluation as well as project lifecycle estimating from conception to closeout
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The junior estimator will perform cost estimating at entry level for construction of commercial, industrial, and transmission and distribution electrical infrastructure project. The successful candidate review bid documents and gather information and requirements to prepare cost estimates. Detailed cost estimates will include: unit pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. In addition, the estimator will be responsible to incorporate vendors, clients and subcontractors information into a final RFP cost estimate.
Primary Responsibilities of the estimator include:
- Perform quantity surveys and pricing of electrical components/systems for new and renovation construction projects
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates in a timely manner and to meet all schedules
- Prepare accurate and competitive bids with detail, format, and design consistent with project management systems and as required by the customer.
- Participate in and promote pre-job information accumulation and reviews in connection with project managers and superintendent
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
- Participate, communicate and cooperate with project managers in understanding scope of work, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated
- Participate in preconstruction services and presentations. Develop preconstruction and design-build skills consistent with the marketplace.
- Conduct periodic site visits to confirm work methods and work approaches are consistent with the estimate
- Interact with accounting, prefab, project managers, manpower, superintendents and business development as necessary
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer and vendor relations and present courtesy, integrity and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Support office staff and field, be aware of confidentiality
Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation to prepare estimates for projects and services
- Experience with computer estimating and quantity takeoff, and estimating software such as Accubid
- Knowledge of estimating techniques and principles and the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Knowledge of Accubid program, scheduling software and blubeam is desirable
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Basic understanding of financial information and financial arithmetic functions
Education/Certification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered.
- Estimating experience and associates degree will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical cost estimating
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd. with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN, is a regional leader in utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services. Phalcon combines the cross platform expertise of our 1200 employees from five operating companies to provide specialized combination engineering and installation expertise to our clients.
We expect our employees to be successful with us. We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions for our clients.
Our businesses are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us win. To learn more visit www.phalconusa.com
Job Description/Duties:
- Assist project management in oversight on multiple substation projects either in role of a prime contractor or as a subcontractor
- Promote safety culture through practices, participation, image and awareness
- Analyze project specific technical information and provide direction to estimating and project management regarding interpretation of information for use in pricing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, project scope development, from project inception to completion
- Work with project managers and clients to develop and maintain project schedules which include all project activities (engineering deliverables, materials procure/fab/del, field construction activities, and outage requirements)
- Implement and maintain individual project document control
- Develop, maintain, and deliver individual project close out documentation packages
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer, subcontractor, and vendor relations. Present courtesy, integrity, and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Assist project manager in creation of project monitor reports and maintain information (receivables, productivity, equipment log, p/o’s, billings, costs, c/o’s, commitments). Create comparisons of actual results versus budgeted.
- Understand and monitor scope of work, schedule, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated, and project risks.
- Assist project manager to prepare meeting minutes, daily reports, correspondence, material specifications, QA/QC, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date Change Order Logs (requested, outstanding and issued), RFI logs (open and closed), drawings (new and old revisions), schedule, and QA/QC documentation.
- Create and maintain project submittals including log and schedule update information
- Participate in preconstruction review and design-build activities
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
Education/Certification(s)/License(s)
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in construction management, project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or similar education with GPA 3.0+
Requirements/Technical Skills:
- Proficient in computer skills requisite to position, spreadsheets, e-mail, word, project management software, scheduling
- Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, including one-lines/schematics
- Familiarity with critical path scheduling development and updates
- Effective verbal and written communication, organization and planning, and problem resolution skills
- Travel as required to project jobsites for meetings, audits, and inspections
- Demonstrate critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills
- Collaborate with co-workers and peers, and listen to criticism without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Understand algebraic equations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Periodic ability to travel several days overnight is required
- Required to work on jobsites during inclement weather. Though the company provides for and takes protective measures, the employee may be exposed to safety sensitive and hazardous situations during the course of performing their job responsibilities.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license; acceptable motor vehicle record; acceptable drug screening; and acceptable criminal record report consistent with company policy.
- Willingness to relocate or travel for a specific project a positive.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred)
- Primavera Project Manager or Project Doc Control management software experience (preferred)
- Ability to interpret civil/structural specifications and drawings (preferred)
- Technical writing capabilities utilized in preparation of work plans, subcontractor scope documents, and requests for information (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction project management experience and/or engineering experience.
- Utility, substation, electric transmission/distribution, heavy civil, and/or outage sequencing experience (preferred)
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The construction project manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous projects. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-driven team player responsible for the coordination of all project requirements included but not limited to: scope, schedule, procurement, budget, client relations, construction management, and contract administration. The construction project manager will have experience in establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities of the project manager include:
- Accountable to project execution and successful completion
- Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
- Participate in transitional meetings with estimating and business development Review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
- Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structure integrated and consistent with project schedule
- Coordinate and interface will all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
- Collaborate with engineering and other supporting departments to define and manage deliverables
- Organize all project documents and drawings using designated software
- Accurately forecast project costs, expenses and utilization of resources
- Manage and direct subcontractors and manage material procurement
- Manage and generate day-to-day administrative items such as change directives, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change order requests, prime contract change orders, subcontractor change orders, etc.
- Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electric utility system equipment, engineering, construction, pricing and operation
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies is a must
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Knowledge of scheduling software is desirable, Change Order Pro is valuable
The candidate should show strong technical skills, business management acumen and possess leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Experience/Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred);
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be
- A Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry or related experience
- Experience as a Field Engineer/Project Manager for a General Contractor, electric utility industry or electrical contracting is preferred
- Project management experience is preferred
- Experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation is highly desirable
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
To apply please click the Submit Resume button. In the subject line of your email please indicate the company and position you are submitting for consideration, and in the body of the email please attached your resume/cover letter. We will be sure to contact you soon.
McPhee Electric, Ltd. – Controller
McPhee Electric, Ltd is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
We are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture.
To learn more visit www.mcpheeusa.com
Job Description:
Overall responsibility for all accounting matters, cash management, month end closing, divisional consolidation and financial reporting, intercompany transactions and relevant tax issues.
Minimum requirements:
- Ten or more years relevant accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting or finance
- Five years or more years of direct supervisory experience
- Construction accounting experience, including percentage of completion accounting, AIA billing, union wage calculations, analysis and reporting, and financial statement preparation
- MBA degree, or CPA/CCIFP designation, desirable
- Significant experience in construction industry accounting software, particularly Viewpoint Vista, is desirable
Salary Range:
Dependent on experience, and includes base annual salary, annual incentive bonuses and discretionary companywide profit sharing.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage department of five in the daily and monthly accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger transactions and reporting
- Evaluate the finance team structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals
- Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
- Manage and oversee all financial transactions, and ensure timely and accurate month end closings and all related financial statement preparation and reporting
- Monitor and confirm financial condition by reviewing accounting results, providing information to external auditors and preparing reports for management
- Oversee preparation of job costing, AIA billings, payroll tax reporting, sales and use tax returns, retention calculations, and related matters
- Work closely with operations personnel to monitor and provide information with respect to job costs and status
- Analyze, monitor and continually improve internal controls relative to all business functions
- Annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis and reporting
- Develop and execute steps to improve monthly cash flow, through billing and collection process monitoring and upgrades
- Interface with parent and affiliated company financial management personnel
- Interact with customers, auditors, suppliers, vendors, employees and staff as required
Job Type: Full-time
Phalcon / Powerhawke / McPhee Electric, Ltd. – BIM Specialist
Phalcon is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
We are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will work closely with the project engineers and design team to produce high quality and detailed Electrical design, coordination & pre-fabrication documents for our clients. Using Revit, the BIM specialist will translate architectural /engineering drawings, models & sketches into computer-generated BIM / drawings and coordinate the model and drawings with other discipline teams for a variety of projects that range in size and complexity.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Manage modeling efforts and deliverables to solve construction issues.
- Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal communications skills are an absolute must as this role will work with both clients and staff alike. Handle multiple competing projects at once—organized and willing to think outside the box to find the best approach for each drawing’s completion
- Understand spatial coordination within a 3D environment.
- Advanced knowledge in reading 2D plans.
- Experience with structural modeling/drafting is a plus
- Working knowledge of construction processes (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings).
- Proficient AutoCAD and modeling skills in Revit
Other Appreciated skills:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate among project stakeholders appropriately and in a timely manner
- Exceptional analytical skills; ability to assess risks/obstacles and provide positive alternative solutions as necessary
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Dedicated to providing excellent support to our operating companies and represent Powerhawke in a professional manner in all situations
Working Conditions:
This position operates in an office environment. Routine use of standard office equipment is required. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, and expected to occasionally lift, stoop, bend and reach. Ability to learn and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions is required.
Phalcon/Powerhawke/McPhee Electric, Ltd. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
McPhee – Senior Substation Estimator – Utilities
McPhee Electric Ltd Limited is actively seeking a Senior Substation Estimator for our Utilities Division located in Farmington, CT who will prepare estimates for projects involving substation projects. In addition you will provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change.
- Understand and execute labor and material take-offs for substation work
- Attend site visits as required
- Obtain material pricing for estimates
- Prepare project cost breakdowns on estimates
- Coordinate and assist in getting subcontractor quotes as needed
- Prepare complete cost estimates for substation construction projects
- Coordinate the assembly of estimate turnover once awarded
- Prepare in project turnover meeting once awarded
- Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
- Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
Desired Skills and Experience
- College/university diploma or technical training and experience
- Bachelors degree is preferred
- 5 years working experience around or in substations
- 10+ years of experience in the Utility Industry and/or possessing minimum 5-10 years estimating experience and knowledge of utility projects and new substation construction is desired
- Must possess experience in understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
- Must be capable using MS applications (Word, Excel, Project)
- Organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills are required
McPhee Electric Ltd Limited is actively seeking a Junior Estimator for our Utilities Division located in Farmington, CT who will assist with the preparation of estimates for substation and other electrical utility projects. In addition, you will provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and assisting with project change orders.
This is a unique training opportunity to engage in a rewarding and stable career path
- Assist with labor and material take-offs for substation work
- Attend site visits as required
- Assist with obtaining material pricing for estimates
- Coordinate and assist in getting subcontractor quotes as needed
- Coordinate the assembly of estimate turnover packages once awarded
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Provide document control during bid period
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree is preferred, however technical experience and/or strong math ability will be considered
- Experience in understanding blueprints strongly preferred
- Must be capable using MS applications (Word, Excel, Project)
- Organizational, communication, and analytical skills are required
Job Description
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is looking for a Construction Project Scheduler with at least 2 years of experience related to project controls (cost & schedule) & reporting activities supporting construction projects. The ideal candidate will have specific experience supporting all types of construction projects in all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
Candidate must be experienced in the following tasks
- Creation of baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Review contractor’s baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract
- Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones
- Perform schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders and conduct schedule negotiations for contractor change orders
- Perform Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis
- Track and be involved in project issues as they relate to project schedules
- Walk the field, and perform weekly and monthly schedule progress and provide reports to the project OAR and upper management
- Ability to read drawings, determine if work is in or out of scope and understand terms and conditions of the contract to determine compensability, as well as concurrent delays
- Proactively anticipate schedule impacts and advise Project Team concerning same
- Effectively communicate with the contractor regarding all schedule/progress related matters and concerns in the weekly status meetings and all other schedule related meetings
- Review, evaluate and reject or approve contractor recovery schedules
- Prepare reports as needed and directed by management
- Perform program schedule QA/QC review and updates
Required Experience
- Minimum of (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling, preferably for Electrical projects
- Experience with Primavera 6.0 preferred
- Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort. Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable.
- Microsoft Office Suite of software is required
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam is required
- Vocational certificate or two-year degree in Engineering, or related field experience required.
- BS Degree in Engineering is preferred or STEM related curriculum
- Experience with Utility work is preferred
- Experience with electrical commercial construction/installation is a plus
- Good technical and communication skills required
- Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change
- Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform field survey duties
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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McPhee - Civil or Electrical Estimator - Utilities
McPhee Electric Ltd Limited is actively seeking a Civil or Electrical Estimator for our Utilities Division located in Farmington, CT who will assist with the preparation of estimates for substation and other electrical utility projects. In addition, you will provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and assisting with project change orders.
- Train to estimate substation projects, using your previous estimating experience as a basis
- Understand and execute labor and material take-offs for substation work
- Attend site visits as required
- Obtain material pricing for estimates
- Prepare project cost breakdowns on estimates
- Coordinate and assist in getting subcontractor quotes as needed
- Prepare complete cost estimates for substation construction projects
- Coordinate the assembly of estimate turnover once awarded
- Prepare in project turnover meeting once awarded
- Understand and monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
- Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
- Establish and maintain tendering process, set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
- Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree is preferred, however technical experience and/or strong math ability will be considered
- Estimating experience (2+ years) required in either civil or electrical trades
- Must be capable using MS applications (Word, Excel, Project)
- Experience with specialized software a plus – Accubid, Primavera P6
- Organizational, communication, and analytical skills are required
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The junior estimator will perform cost estimating at entry level for construction of commercial, industrial, and transmission and distribution electrical infrastructure project. The successful candidate review bid documents and gather information and requirements to prepare cost estimates. Detailed cost estimates will include: unit pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. In addition, the estimator will be responsible to incorporate vendors, clients and subcontractors information into a final RFP cost estimate.
Primary Responsibilities of the estimator include:
- Perform quantity surveys and pricing of electrical components/systems for new and renovation construction projects
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates in a timely manner and to meet all schedules
- Prepare accurate and competitive bids with detail, format, and design consistent with project management systems and as required by the customer.
- Participate in and promote pre-job information accumulation and reviews in connection with project managers and superintendent
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
- Participate, communicate and cooperate with project managers in understanding scope of work, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated
- Participate in preconstruction services and presentations. Develop preconstruction and design-build skills consistent with the marketplace.
- Conduct periodic site visits to confirm work methods and work approaches are consistent with the estimate
- Interact with accounting, prefab, project managers, manpower, superintendents and business development as necessary
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer and vendor relations and present courtesy, integrity and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Support office staff and field, be aware of confidentiality
Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation to prepare estimates for projects and services
- Experience with computer estimating and quantity takeoff, and estimating software such as Accubid
- Knowledge of estimating techniques and principles and the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Knowledge of Accubid program, scheduling software and blubeam is desirable
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Basic understanding of financial information and financial arithmetic functions
Education/Certification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered.
- Estimating experience and associates degree will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical cost estimating
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd. with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN, is a regional leader in utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services. Phalcon combines the cross platform expertise of our 1200 employees from five operating companies to provide specialized combination engineering and installation expertise to our clients.
We expect our employees to be successful with us. We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions for our clients.
Our businesses are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us win. To learn more visit www.phalconusa.com
Job Description/Duties:
- Assist project management in oversight on multiple substation projects either in role of a prime contractor or as a subcontractor
- Promote safety culture through practices, participation, image and awareness
- Analyze project specific technical information and provide direction to estimating and project management regarding interpretation of information for use in pricing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, project scope development, from project inception to completion
- Work with project managers and clients to develop and maintain project schedules which include all project activities (engineering deliverables, materials procure/fab/del, field construction activities, and outage requirements)
- Implement and maintain individual project document control
- Develop, maintain, and deliver individual project close out documentation packages
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer, subcontractor, and vendor relations. Present courtesy, integrity, and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Assist project manager in creation of project monitor reports and maintain information (receivables, productivity, equipment log, p/o’s, billings, costs, c/o’s, commitments). Create comparisons of actual results versus budgeted.
- Understand and monitor scope of work, schedule, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated, and project risks.
- Assist project manager to prepare meeting minutes, daily reports, correspondence, material specifications, QA/QC, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date Change Order Logs (requested, outstanding and issued), RFI logs (open and closed), drawings (new and old revisions), schedule, and QA/QC documentation.
- Create and maintain project submittals including log and schedule update information
- Participate in preconstruction review and design-build activities
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
Education/Certification(s)/License(s)
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in construction management, project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or similar education with GPA 3.0+
Requirements/Technical Skills:
- Proficient in computer skills requisite to position, spreadsheets, e-mail, word, project management software, scheduling
- Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, including one-lines/schematics
- Familiarity with critical path scheduling development and updates
- Effective verbal and written communication, organization and planning, and problem resolution skills
- Travel as required to project jobsites for meetings, audits, and inspections
- Demonstrate critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills
- Collaborate with co-workers and peers, and listen to criticism without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Understand algebraic equations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Periodic ability to travel several days overnight is required
- Required to work on jobsites during inclement weather. Though the company provides for and takes protective measures, the employee may be exposed to safety sensitive and hazardous situations during the course of performing their job responsibilities.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license; acceptable motor vehicle record; acceptable drug screening; and acceptable criminal record report consistent with company policy.
- Willingness to relocate or travel for a specific project a positive.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred)
- Primavera Project Manager or Project Doc Control management software experience (preferred)
- Ability to interpret civil/structural specifications and drawings (preferred)
- Technical writing capabilities utilized in preparation of work plans, subcontractor scope documents, and requests for information (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction project management experience and/or engineering experience.
- Utility, substation, electric transmission/distribution, heavy civil, and/or outage sequencing experience (preferred)
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The construction project manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous projects. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-driven team player responsible for the coordination of all project requirements included but not limited to: scope, schedule, procurement, budget, client relations, construction management, and contract administration. The construction project manager will have experience in establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities of the project manager include:
- Accountable to project execution and successful completion
- Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
- Participate in transitional meetings with estimating and business development Review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
- Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structure integrated and consistent with project schedule
- Coordinate and interface will all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
- Collaborate with engineering and other supporting departments to define and manage deliverables
- Organize all project documents and drawings using designated software
- Accurately forecast project costs, expenses and utilization of resources
- Manage and direct subcontractors and manage material procurement
- Manage and generate day-to-day administrative items such as change directives, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change order requests, prime contract change orders, subcontractor change orders, etc.
- Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electric utility system equipment, engineering, construction, pricing and operation
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies is a must
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Knowledge of scheduling software is desirable, Change Order Pro is valuable
The candidate should show strong technical skills, business management acumen and possess leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Experience/Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred);
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be
- A Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry or related experience
- Experience as a Field Engineer/Project Manager for a General Contractor, electric utility industry or electrical contracting is preferred
- Project management experience is preferred
- Experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation is highly desirable
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The project manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous utility transmission and distribution projects. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-driven team player responsible for the coordination of all project requirements included but not limited to: scope, budget cost, schedule, procurement, client relations, construction management, and contract administration. The project manager will have experience in establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities of the project manager include:
- Accountable for project execution and successful completion
- Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
- Participate in transitional meetings with estimating and business development as necessary
- Completely understand scope, plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
- Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structure integrated and consistent with project schedule
- Coordinate and interface will all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
- Collaborate with engineering and other supporting departments to define and manage deliverables
- Organize all project documents and drawings using designated software
- Accurately forecast project costs, expenses and utilization of resources
- Manage and direct subcontractors and manage material procurement
- Manage and generate day-to-day administrative items such as change directives, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change order requests, prime contract change orders, subcontractor change orders, etc.
- Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement and embrace technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electric utility system equipment, engineering, construction, pricing and operation
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is a must: Work breakdown structure, cost reporting, scheduling (Primavera software), change order mangement, change management, document control, union relations
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
The candidate should show strong technical skills, business management acumen and possess leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
This position will require the ability to work from both the office and on the individual job sites.
Experience/Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred); Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered. Master’s Degree is preferred
- A Minimum of 5 years of electric utility related experience
- Project management experience of substation or line projects is required
- Experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation to prepare estimates for projects and services
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
To apply please click the Submit Resume button. In the subject line of your email please indicate the company and position you are submitting for consideration, and in the body of the email please attached your resume/cover letter. We will be sure to contact you soon.
We expect our employees to be successful with us. We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions for our clients.
Our businesses are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us win. To learn more visit www.phalconusa.com
Job Description
The life safety project manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous projects. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-driven team player responsible for the coordination of all project requirements included but not limited to scope, schedule, procurement, budget, client relations, project management, and contract administration. The life safety project manager will have experience in establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities of the project manager include:
- Accountable to project execution and successful completion
- Act as the primary contact with the fire alarm vendor in delivery of project
- Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structure integrated and consistent with project schedule
- Coordinate and interface will all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
- Collaborate with supporting departments to define and manage deliverables
- Organize all project documents and drawings using designated software
- Manage and direct subcontractors and manage material procurement
- Manage and generate day-to-day administrative items such as change directives, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change order requests, subcontractor change orders, etc.
- Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electrical and fire alarm commercial construction.
- Knowledge of industry, state, and local code requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret all contract drawings such as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security and Architectural.
- Experience processing RFI’s, Submittals, and take-off’s is required
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies is a must
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Knowledge of scheduling software is desirable. The candidate should show strong technical skills, business management acumen and possess leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Experience/Education
- Minimum of 5 years in the electrical construction industry or fire alarm industry experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management Finance, Business OR the equivalent is desirable
- Experience as a Project Manager in the electrical contracting is preferred
- Experience in understanding electrical blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals, and contractual documentation is highly desirable
- Fire Alarm NICET or related certification is desired
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Background screen
- 10 panel Drug Screen
Work Environment
This job may require you to operate from a construction job site or a jobsite trailer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment but will regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, and bend.
AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
The nature of our business may require that the responsibilities associated with this job may change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s needs. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Service Account Manager
As a Service Account Manager, you will be the primary contact for the Client, General Contractor, and/or Property Manager responsible for excellent customer service and meeting goals to meet our customers electrical needs that result in new and repeat business opportunities.
Essential Functions
- Pursue known opportunities for account growth and new business
- Ensure that all processes and procedures are completed; quality standards met, and projects / accounts are profitable.
- Approves Change Orders and invoices and is responsible for assisting with collections.
- Understands company capabilities and services, and effectively communicates all offerings to the client.
- Works closely with the Service team to maintain continuous knowledge of project status to identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project
- Ensures client issues are handled efficiently, informing the VP of Service of any potential problems
- Reviews all major deliverables to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met
- Provides regular communication between the customer and team, providing strong team representation
- Reports to the Senior Service Account Manager, providing weekly updates on all accounts or projects including monthly status
- Meet with clients/customers on a regular basis to continue to develop the business relationship
- All work will be performed according to company policies, values and standards
- Provide technical and problem resolution assistance to Service Technicians. Directly supervise critical work situations as required
- Perform job-site visits and provide estimating information for service sales as needed.
- Possess and demonstrate strong commercial electrical service and maintenance skills, including electrical troubleshooting skills
- Maintain current required licenses/certificates for the classifications of the work supervised.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the current NEC, NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA and other technical and safety codes and requirements.
- Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards
- Maintain professional relationships with owners/contractors and peers
- Collaborate with all team members of our field and office adopting a positive attitude with a focus on creating positive working relationships that foster teamwork with all departments of our organization.
- Communicate regularly with your team to improve processes
- Identify potential candidates for service technician positions
- Schedule Flexibility to be on-call
The person must be able to follow verbal and written directions (including the reading of drawings/blueprints) and must be able to analyze and evaluate data.
The person must be capable of talking with and signaling people to convey or exchange information in a demanding environment as described below and must be able to read and write.
The person must possess the ability to understand the significance of electricity and his/her role on a dynamic, changing worksite, and must perform without presenting a safety threat to self, co-workers, and other people.
Competencies
Ability to forecast person-hour/cost and manage project schedules
- Safety Readiness
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Electrical Knowledge Proficiency
- Time Management
- Communication Proficiency
- Methodical Attention to Detail
- Ability to analyze technical drawings.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position occasionally has the responsibility of supervising workers with less experience and training them.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Exempt -This is a full-time position and occasionally can require that you work over 40 hours a week
Travel
This position does require occasional travel to jobsites.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum 3 years of working as an Electrical Service Technician, Project Manager, Estimator or similar experience in the Electrical Construction Industry
- Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering or Journeyman Electrical License or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven Account Management skills that create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
- Demonstrated Technical experience using software, hardware, networks
- High initiative and proven experience working well in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience handling deadline pressures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Software
- Experience using Accubid; Viewpoint by Vista or similar systems
- Experience using Bluebeam
- Demonstrated experience interacting with clients
AAP/EEO Statement
J.E Richards, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Billing Specialist/Customer Service
Job Summary
The Billing Specialist position is responsible for handling the billing, collections, and customer service for the Electrical Service Department.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position includes but will not be limited to –
- Processes Billing for a busy Service Department
- Processes credit card payments and credits
- Researches and solves payment discrepancies.
- Makes adjustments to accounts as needed.
- Prepares and communicates progress of work to Department Managers and Controller
- Collection operations and accounts receivable management
- Ability to be discreet and maintain the security of customer information
Competencies
Accountability
Problem solving/Critical thinking
Results Oriented
Time Management
Ethical Conduct
Thoroughness
Initiative
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary.
Required Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Three years; previous experience in billing or accounts receivable role.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Demonstrated Computer Skills
Billing information systems knowledge required.
Able to deal with customers, co-workers, and management tactfully and professionally.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) software.
Preferred Education & Experience
Experience in a construction service environment, (electrical, mechanical, etc)
Experience in a job cost environment
Experience with construction ERP system, most preferably Viewpoint Vista
Familiarity with any Service management software is a plus.
Familiarity with document management software is a plus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Summary/Objective
In this role, you will support the Accounting Manager, Project Managers, and Project Administrators in entering all incoming invoices into our systems and ensure all vendor payments are processed correctly and in a timely manner. The supporting role works closely with a team on collecting, entering information and problem solving. Organization and excellent communication with all company departments and vendor counterparts is the largest part of this position.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Track and manage invoices for assigned vendors. Code invoices to the correct jobs, workorders, or general ledger accounts.
- Data Collection, filing and Data Management
- Receive and review invoices
- Upload, code, and route invoices through Vista
- Oversee document workflow
- Review vendor statements and reconcile to Vista reports as soon as statements are received.
- Purchase orders, reviewer approval management
- Match invoices to purchase orders
- Take action to resolve purchase order issues by communicating with the Purchasing Department, Project Managers and PO Originators.
- Ensure issues are resolved in time to capture early payment discounts
- Identify issues with purchase orders or invoice approvals to the Accounting Manager, and when needed, the CFO.
- Maintain proper communication with our vendors and internal partners to ensure issues are resolved, costs are allocated to the proper job or account, and that payments are made in a timely manner.
- Participate weekly meetings and collaborate on project issues requiring attention.
- Collaborate with AP team on project issues requiring attention.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, flexible 8-hour shift between core hours 6:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one-hour unpaid lunch period.
Required Education and Experience
- Associates degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong computer, telephone, proofreading, and filing skills.
- Highly organized individuals, that thrive in systematic and process driven environments
- Strong writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently, juggle multiple tasks.
- Must maintain a calm professional demeanor and work effectively under high stress and significant pressure from both internal and external objectives.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Shall Exhibit the following Expertise
- Positive attitude with a focus on creating solid working relationships that foster long term customer work.
- Excellent PC computer skills, highly proficient in Excel, as well as the MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Access, and Word
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with vendors, field workers, and office staff
- Ability to professionally deal with the public, vendors, and subcontractors on the phone.
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction job costing
- Knowledge of Viewpoint Vista, or other construction ERP systems preferred
AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Description
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is looking for a Construction Project Scheduler with at least 2 years of experience related to project controls (cost & schedule) & reporting activities supporting construction projects. The ideal candidate will have specific experience supporting all types of construction projects in all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
Candidate must be experienced in the following tasks
- Creation of baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Review contractor’s baseline schedule submissions and provide narrative
- Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract
- Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints and milestones
- Perform schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders and conduct schedule negotiations for contractor change orders
- Perform Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis
- Track and be involved in project issues as they relate to project schedules
- Walk the field, and perform weekly and monthly schedule progress and provide reports to the project OAR and upper management
- Ability to read drawings, determine if work is in or out of scope and understand terms and conditions of the contract to determine compensability, as well as concurrent delays
- Proactively anticipate schedule impacts and advise Project Team concerning same
- Effectively communicate with the contractor regarding all schedule/progress related matters and concerns in the weekly status meetings and all other schedule related meetings
- Review, evaluate and reject or approve contractor recovery schedules
- Prepare reports as needed and directed by management
- Perform program schedule QA/QC review and updates
Required Experience
- Minimum of (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling, preferably for Electrical projects
- Experience with Primavera 6.0 preferred
- Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort. Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable.
- Microsoft Office Suite of software is required
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam is required
- Vocational certificate or two-year degree in Engineering, or related field experience required.
- BS Degree in Engineering is preferred or STEM related curriculum
- Experience with Utility work is preferred
- Experience with electrical commercial construction/installation is a plus
- Good technical and communication skills required
- Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change
- Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform field survey duties
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The junior estimator will perform cost estimating at entry level for construction of commercial, industrial, and transmission and distribution electrical infrastructure project. The successful candidate review bid documents and gather information and requirements to prepare cost estimates. Detailed cost estimates will include: unit pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. In addition, the estimator will be responsible to incorporate vendors, clients and subcontractors information into a final RFP cost estimate.
Primary Responsibilities of the estimator include:
- Perform quantity surveys and pricing of electrical components/systems for new and renovation construction projects
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates in a timely manner and to meet all schedules
- Prepare accurate and competitive bids with detail, format, and design consistent with project management systems and as required by the customer.
- Participate in and promote pre-job information accumulation and reviews in connection with project managers and superintendent
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
- Participate, communicate and cooperate with project managers in understanding scope of work, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated
- Participate in preconstruction services and presentations. Develop preconstruction and design-build skills consistent with the marketplace.
- Conduct periodic site visits to confirm work methods and work approaches are consistent with the estimate
- Interact with accounting, prefab, project managers, manpower, superintendents and business development as necessary
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer and vendor relations and present courtesy, integrity and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Support office staff and field, be aware of confidentiality
Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation to prepare estimates for projects and services
- Experience with computer estimating and quantity takeoff, and estimating software such as Accubid
- Knowledge of estimating techniques and principles and the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Knowledge of Accubid program, scheduling software and blubeam is desirable
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Basic understanding of financial information and financial arithmetic functions
Education/Certification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered.
- Estimating experience and associates degree will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical cost estimating
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
PowerHawke, Inc. is an experienced solutions provider for commercial electrical distribution systems. With offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN, we provide engineering, testing, and assessment solutions to ensure operational safety and efficiency for low and medium voltage systems.
Description
The Regional Account Manager (RAM) will report to the Engineering Sales Manager and serve as the business development and sales coordination point for the delivery of our service and multi-year offerings in the field. The RAM will possess a robust combination of sales, business development, marketing, technical and customer skills enabling a wide range of activities including prospecting, solutions development, market research, proposal development, account management and project delivery coordination.
Basic Requirements
- Self-assured self-starter capable of aggressively pursuing prospects;
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Management, Business or comparable;
- Quick learner and positive attitude with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing objectives;
- Attention to details of a technical nature including scope development;
- Interpersonal skills to interface with customers, technical field resources and solutions partners;
- Foresight in managing regular prospecting and sales development activity processes;
- Aptitude to efficiently utilize CRM and other marketing databases;
- Creativity to assist in the development of marketing and collateral materials;
Desired Skills
- More than 5 years experience, compensation commensurate with experience;
- Effectively translate customer issues into viable sales solutions;
- Efficiently assist managers with processing of regular technical services invoicing;
- Comfort with basic technology platforms and experience in the utilization of a majority of software platforms including: Microsoft Office Suite and CRM, and SharePoint
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd. with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN, is a regional leader in utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services. Phalcon combines the cross platform expertise of our 1200 employees from five operating companies to provide specialized combination engineering and installation expertise to our clients.
We expect our employees to be successful with us. We challenge our employees to listen, learn, analyze, and be a part of creating unique solutions for our clients.
Our businesses are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of quality and safety, employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to help every customer win. Join our team and help us win. To learn more visit www.phalconusa.com
Job Description/Duties:
- Assist project management in oversight on multiple substation projects either in role of a prime contractor or as a subcontractor
- Promote safety culture through practices, participation, image and awareness
- Analyze project specific technical information and provide direction to estimating and project management regarding interpretation of information for use in pricing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, project scope development, from project inception to completion
- Work with project managers and clients to develop and maintain project schedules which include all project activities (engineering deliverables, materials procure/fab/del, field construction activities, and outage requirements)
- Implement and maintain individual project document control
- Develop, maintain, and deliver individual project close out documentation packages
- Anticipate, identify, prevent and solve problems as necessary
- Promote customer, subcontractor, and vendor relations. Present courtesy, integrity, and fairness at all times especially while managing customer demands
- Assist project manager in creation of project monitor reports and maintain information (receivables, productivity, equipment log, p/o’s, billings, costs, c/o’s, commitments). Create comparisons of actual results versus budgeted.
- Understand and monitor scope of work, schedule, pricing details, assumptions, means and methods contemplated, and project risks.
- Assist project manager to prepare meeting minutes, daily reports, correspondence, material specifications, QA/QC, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date Change Order Logs (requested, outstanding and issued), RFI logs (open and closed), drawings (new and old revisions), schedule, and QA/QC documentation.
- Create and maintain project submittals including log and schedule update information
- Participate in preconstruction review and design-build activities
- Maintain files (both electronic and physical) of correspondence, bids, projects, etc.
Education/Certification(s)/License(s)
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in construction management, project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or similar education with GPA 3.0+
Requirements/Technical Skills:
- Proficient in computer skills requisite to position, spreadsheets, e-mail, word, project management software, scheduling
- Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, including one-lines/schematics
- Familiarity with critical path scheduling development and updates
- Effective verbal and written communication, organization and planning, and problem resolution skills
- Travel as required to project jobsites for meetings, audits, and inspections
- Demonstrate critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills
- Collaborate with co-workers and peers, and listen to criticism without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Understand algebraic equations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Periodic ability to travel several days overnight is required
- Required to work on jobsites during inclement weather. Though the company provides for and takes protective measures, the employee may be exposed to safety sensitive and hazardous situations during the course of performing their job responsibilities.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license; acceptable motor vehicle record; acceptable drug screening; and acceptable criminal record report consistent with company policy.
- Willingness to relocate or travel for a specific project a positive.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred)
- Primavera Project Manager or Project Doc Control management software experience (preferred)
- Ability to interpret civil/structural specifications and drawings (preferred)
- Technical writing capabilities utilized in preparation of work plans, subcontractor scope documents, and requests for information (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction project management experience and/or engineering experience.
- Utility, substation, electric transmission/distribution, heavy civil, and/or outage sequencing experience (preferred)
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Phalcon, Ltd., with offices in CT, MA, NJ, MD, VA and TN is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
Guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction, our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture. To learn more visit phalconusa.com
Job Description
The construction project manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of project life cycle of multiple and simultaneous projects. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-driven team player responsible for the coordination of all project requirements included but not limited to: scope, schedule, procurement, budget, client relations, construction management, and contract administration. The construction project manager will have experience in establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities of the project manager include:
- Accountable to project execution and successful completion
- Act as the primary contact with the client in delivery of project
- Participate in transitional meetings with estimating and business development Review plans and specifications to gain understanding of project
- Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structure integrated and consistent with project schedule
- Coordinate and interface will all project team members while promoting and maintaining open communication
- Collaborate with engineering and other supporting departments to define and manage deliverables
- Organize all project documents and drawings using designated software
- Accurately forecast project costs, expenses and utilization of resources
- Manage and direct subcontractors and manage material procurement
- Manage and generate day-to-day administrative items such as change directives, RFIs, submittals, contracts, change order requests, prime contract change orders, subcontractor change orders, etc.
- Lead periodic project meetings both internally and with the customer, and assume responsibility to ensure all deliverables are achieved
- Implement lessons learned and strive for continuous improvement while embracing technology enhancements
- Perform project close out and cost reconciliation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of electric utility system equipment, engineering, construction, pricing and operation
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies is a must
- Self-motivated, proactive and a quick learner that is able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- High level of integrity with demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office products is required
- Knowledge of scheduling software is desirable, Change Order Pro is valuable
The candidate should show strong technical skills, business management acumen and possess leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Experience/Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred);
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be
- A Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry or related experience
- Experience as a Field Engineer/Project Manager for a General Contractor, electric utility industry or electrical contracting is preferred
- Project management experience is preferred
- Experience in understanding blueprints, electrical diagrams, specifications, proposals and contractual documentation is highly desirable
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The Safety Engineer reports directly to the Safety Lead. This Safety Professional ensures all workers on the construction site are working in a safe environment and following safety guidelines, procedures and policies. Collaborates with Contractors, The Client, management, electricians and safety personnel to eliminate potential hazards and find ways to reduce or eliminate hazardous threats from this project site. Coordinates and documents safety efforts and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors safety regulations and provides support to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Conducting and documenting routine audits of construction job sites. Walking with foreman, lead employees, and site safety officers. Interacts with employees regarding safety related matters
- Training and qualifying employees on safe work practices and specialized construction equipment, including but not limited to Arial Work Platforms, forklifts, earth moving equipment, confined spaces, fall protection, and scaffolding.
- Assessment of task planning sessions, safety meetings, and special safety events in the field. Attending Daily Pre-Task Planning sessions, Safety Meetings, and special safety events in the field. Assessing the effectiveness of planning and training and providing advice and constructive criticism when needed. Communicating with employees of all classifications to understand how safety training is retained and viewed by personnel.
- Communicating with foremen, project managers, and company leadership about specific safety procedures and job site needs. Ensuring general foremen and field leaders understand their roles in maintaining a safe workplace. Developing a working relationship with foremen to ensure they understand how to utilize the safety department to its potential. Communicating potential safety and security risks to foremen to ensure hazards are properly mitigated and employees are educated. Working with project team to ensure a continuous top-down approach to safety by communicating job site needs such as education, equipment, and materials.
- Work assessment and job hazard analysis where professional safety expertise is needed. Responding to specific needs in the field when complicated scenarios arise. Determining the safest and most practical approach to accomplishing special tasks. Communicating needs to foremen, project managers, and the safety department to achieve goals.
- Conducting joint operations and networking with leaders and safety professionals for general contractors and other subcontractors. Developing relationships with safety professionals and superintendents on job sites to ensure open lines of communication. Serving on site safety committees. Attending site-wide safety walks and other safety events as needed.
- Incident investigations and root-cause analysis. Responding appropriately to incidents if they occur, including providing expertise, first aid/CPR, and assist in conducting investigations. Determining the specific factors and events leading up to the incident and the parties involved. Determining needs for education, process changes, etc. to prevent future similar incidents.
- Inspecting, maintaining, and providing specialized safety equipment to field personnel
Competencies
- Collaboration Skills.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Decision Making.
- Organizational Skills.
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Technical Capacity.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. This position is frequently performed in outside weather conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently walk and stand for long periods of time and is exposed to adverse field conditions. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing some duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to construction work sites, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hours during core hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required Education and Experience
- Knowledge of OSHA, Federal and State Safety Laws.
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Safety Engineers shall have 3 years full-time construction safety experience and an OSHA 30 construction training
Proposed safety managers or coordinators that do not meet these requirements will require corporate client level approval.
Requirements for this specific project include a background and drug test. An offer will be conditional on results.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of OSHA, Federal and State Safety Laws.
- Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
- OSHA 510/500
AAP/EEO Statement
J.E. Richards, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Phalcon / Powerhawke / McPhee Electric, Ltd. – BIM Specialist
Phalcon is a regional leader in design, installation and maintenance services for utility construction, electrical contracting, industrial and energy infrastructure, low voltage, communication and fiber optics.
We are guided by the principals of strong leadership, high standards of safety and quality, mutual respect and customer satisfaction. Our top-tier technical talent combined with hands-on experience allows us to provide exactly what’s needed to deliver an excellent product and customer service. Join our team and be part of our winning culture.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will work closely with the project engineers and design team to produce high quality and detailed Electrical design, coordination & pre-fabrication documents for our clients. Using Revit, the BIM specialist will translate architectural /engineering drawings, models & sketches into computer-generated BIM / drawings and coordinate the model and drawings with other discipline teams for a variety of projects that range in size and complexity.
Knowledge & Skills:
Manage modeling efforts and deliverables to solve construction issues.
Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal communications skills are an absolute must as this role will work with both clients and staff alike.
handle multiple competing projects at once—organized and willing to think outside the box to find the best approach for each drawing’s completion
Understand spatial coordination within a 3D environment.
Advanced knowledge in reading 2D plans.
Experience with structural modeling/drafting is a plus
Working knowledge of construction processes (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings).
Proficient AutoCAD and modeling skills in Revit
Other Appreciated skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate among project stakeholders appropriately and in a timely manner
Exceptional analytical skills; ability to assess risks/obstacles and provide positive alternative solutions as necessary
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Dedicated to providing excellent support to our operating companies and represent Powerhawke in a professional manner in all situations
Working Conditions:
This position operates in an office environment. Routine use of standard office equipment is required. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, and expected to occasionally lift, stoop, bend and reach. Ability to learn and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions is required.
Phalcon/Powerhawke/McPhee Electric, Ltd. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Electrical Engineer
Phalcon prides itself on being a leader in the electrical construction and engineering industry. Our projects showcase the talents of our company as a whole, but it’s our diverse team of hard-working, driven professionals that make us successful. Passion, determination, and ethics are integral to Phalcon’s ideals. Problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance are especially important within our industry.
Are you motivated by tough challenges? Are you flexible in the face of change? Will you work until your team wins? If you believe your personality and values align with ours, come join us! We’re always looking for self-motivated and ambitious professionals to join our team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Analyze customer’s technical specifications and design appropriate solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner
- Work independently and/or lead a project team to create all documents for customer approval
- Utilize software to prepare drawings, control schematics and material with a high degree of accuracy.
- Be a technical project leader taking full ownership of the overall deliverables while guiding a team of jr. engineers, designers and BIM modelers.
- Provide support during the duration of your projects to ensure that the final deliverable is true to your design.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of proven experience working with electrical power systems.
- Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications and apply appropriate solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner.
- Ability to read, understand one-line and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements.
- Ability to multitask and manage large workloads and business demands.
- An ideal candidate is detailed orientated, process driven and enjoys working in a collaborative environment
Considered a plus but not required:
- A Masters Degree in Engineering
- Proven ability to create, convert & modify drawings with AutoCAD, BIM, Electrical or Engineering Base software.
- Proficient in Revit, Dynamo and/or Inventor
- Familiarity with IEEE standards
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Phalcon is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
To apply please click the Submit Resume button. In the subject line of your email please indicate the company and position you are submitting for consideration, and in the body of the email please attached your resume/cover letter. We will be sure to contact you soon.
Job Description
Ravex Systems is looking for qualified journeymen (CT E-2) to join our expanding commercial and industrial team in CT. Joining Ravex makes you part of the talented team of one of the largest electrical services companies in CT and the US. As one of the Phalcon companies, we deliver full scope, turn-key electrical infrastructure projects to all types and sizes of commercial and industrial customers across the region.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and technical expertise for a a variety of new construction, renovation, service and emergency projects for our commercial and industrial customers;
- Provide effective communications on required daily project status data to the Ravex Systems management team to assure the successful operation of complete and working systems;
- Provide daily leadership in safe working practices across the field team.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, a high standard of professionalism and commitment to safety;
- Requires a valid state Journeyman Electricians License (E-2) to be considered;
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience;
- Previous experience installing commercial and industrial power systems preferred;
- Previous experience servicing multiple commercial and/or industrial accounts preferred;
- An attention to detail and thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Electric Code;
- Capable of analyzing and solving problems with multiple electrical system types;
- Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold);
- Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work at heights and to work around large equipment;
- Excellent customer service skills and able to work well under pressure;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Exercises a high level of professionalism and a positive demeanor;
- Excellent work ethic, dependability able to thrive in a team environment;
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs and willing to work overtime as needed;
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation;
- Must have a clean driving record (example- no DUI in the last 5 years);
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen;
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Career path opportunities for top performers
Phalcon, Ltd. and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
To Apply via Email
Please click the ‘Submit Resume’ button below. In the subject line of your email include Journeyman Electrician (CT E-2) – Ravex. In the body of the email, include your name and location, please do not forget to attach your resume.
We will be sure to contact you soon.
What We Offer
Phalcon, Ltd. offers competitive salaries and bonus potential paired with an exceptional benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, 401(k), vacation and sick time.
Additionally, Phalcon offers a comprehensive Wellness Program for all eligible employees and their covered spouses or dependents.
Phalcon, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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