Project Manager (Electrical)

Feyen Zylstra is a team of hardworking thinkers and doers who use their brains and brawn to solve the most complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and low voltage systems.

We leverage our capability and creativity in electrical solutions to deliver results that drive our purpose of having a positive impact on the lives of people. This starts with our employees and providing them with great pay and benefits, safe and energizing work environments, and opportunities to learn and grow. Our team is data-driven, innovative, collaborative, and committed to the success of those around them.

FZ is looking for a Project Manager for our Kalamazoo, Michigan office. This role is responsible for the overall direction, financial and risk management of large commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.

What We’re Looking for:

• A Project Leader. You have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple large projects. You have the ability to manage the people, resources, goals and deliverables necessary to make the project successful. Above all, you hold the Safety of your FZ team as your top priority.
• A Strategist. You facilitate and design the overall project, scope, and deliverables. You effectively formulate those into full-scale project plans with timelines, tasks, resources, and budget.
• A Problem Solver. Your skills include prioritization, delegation, risk assessment, communicating and multi-tasking. When problems arise, things get off track, or an emergency presents itself, you roll up your sleeves to collaborate, direct, and get the job done.
• Process Orientated. You recognize that problems can be mitigated through proper use of processes, standards, and early risk assessment.
• A Scorekeeper. You understand the importance of measuring progress and results, financial and otherwise. You provide clarity and take the complex and make it simple for those around you. You are accountable for accurate planning and forecasting. You connect strategies to outcome and results.
• A Relationship Builder. Whether it is with a GC, subcontractor, vendor, or coworkers, you realize that relationships are important. You are visible and accessible on job sites. You can confidently influence others and resolve conflict. You treat others with respect, appreciate differences, collaborate on the big things and communicate to prevent and avert problems.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience in construction project management and a High School Diploma/GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management with experience with managing multiple large projects; electrical construction strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Bluebeam, Accubid, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites required.

We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. FZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.