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Sr. Mission Critical Project Manager-Electrical

Baker Group

Ankeny, IA 50021 • 9/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description
PURPOSE

The Senior Mission Critical Electrical Project Manager will create and develop relationships supportive of theBakerGroupmissionstatementwithemployees,internal andexternal clients.Under limitedsupervision,manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients.Performs related work as required.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Thefollowingdutiesaretypicalforthisjob.Thesearenottobeconstructedasexclusiveorallinclusive.Otherduties may be required and assigned.

  • Manage material, manpower, and processes of electrical projects
  • Purchasematerial,schedulework,estimatechangeorders,andcontractsub-contractors
  • Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on- time, within scope of contract, and in alignment with client expectations
  • Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long-term client relationships and revenue opportunities
  • Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate production of basic design plans and construction documents
  • Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
  • Oversee aspects of day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms
  • Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
  • Ensureprojectoperationsareincompliancewithdesignspecifications
  • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring client requirements are met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement
  • Authorizecontract,purchaseorder,andchangeorderissuances,approvecontractorinvoicesforpayment
  • Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
  • Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
  • Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
  • Research and prepare operations, equipment, policy, procedure, and/or other issue reports
  • Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution
  • Estimate electrical work
  • Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts
  • Utilize computer estimating programs and accounting software programs


MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Mission Critical environment
    • MustbefamiliarwithMissionCriticalmethodsandprocedures
    • Five+yearsofdirectlyrelatedexperiencetothedutiesandresponsibilitiesspecified
    • Construction knowledge required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    • Valid driver’s license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Good vision and hearing
    • Solid organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
    • Knowledgeofcontractlanguage
    • Crisismanagementskillsaswellaspersonalmanagementskills
    • Basicaccountingknowledge
    • Computerskills
    • Abilitytomulti-taskandbeflexible
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
    • Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally
    • Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
    • Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
    • Computer
    • Calculator
    • Tapemeasure
    • PPE(hardhat,safetyglasses,safetyboots,Hi-Vis vest)
    • Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.