Construction Manager - Prime Controls

Introducing Prime Controls 

Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

What You Will Do 

As a Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in supervising and coordinating activities of electrical installation workers by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate superintendents. 

A Typical Day at Prime Controls 

• Works with Project Managers, Account Managers, and the Service Manager to plan, schedule, allocate, and manage labor for each project requiring electrical installation services. 

• Sources, screens, and hires qualified electrical personnel for conduit, wiring, and other electrical installation duties for projects. Verification of prior employment experience is required of all electrical personnel. 

• Establishes goals and measures results with respect to labor, costs, materials, travel, schedules, deadlines, and customer satisfaction. 

• Determines starting pay rates and recommends employee pay changes within established pay ranges. 

• Works with Project Managers and other on-site personnel to solicit feedback from field employees.  Conducts performance reviews on all department personnel. 

• Reviews licensing for all electricians and responsible for verifying, reviewing, and hiring.  As the “qualifying party” for licensing for the company, the Construction Manager must keep up with licensing requirements in all states where business is done. Licensing in all locations, including remote sites, is critical for compliance.   

• Assures procurement of tools, equipment, and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules. 

• Issues, replaces, and repairs tools assigned to all installation personnel.  Works with facilities department to track all assigned assets. 

• Reviews and approves weekly payroll submissions.  Works with Project Managers to review discrepancies and errors. 

• Establishes processes for assigning and maintaining service trucks.  Reviews checklists and assures completion of needed maintenance, inspections, licenses, and registrations. 

• Directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays. 

• Responsible for overall employee relations and morale within the Construction Department.  Oversees supervisory personnel and employees to resolve complaints within work force and rewards and recognizes goal attainment and achievements.  

• Responsible for state electrical contractor’s licenses and any electrical continuing education required to keeping state licenses to date. 

• Schedules safety training and assures that all personnel continue to have necessary training to perform electrical installation work. 

• Travels to job sites to inspect electrical work to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to installation schedules. 

• Conducts installation activities within federal, state, and local electrical rules and regulations. 

• Assists with corporate facility maintenance requests by scheduling personnel for electrical maintenance and repairs. 

• Assists with electrical installation estimating as required. 

What You Will Bring 

The Basic 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 5 years minimum of experience as a technician with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. 

• Previous Industrial Experience 

• Familiar with Automation and Controls, VFD Drives, Soft Starters  

• Experience with PLC’s  

• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages 

• Experience working with medium and low voltages 

• Experience with interpreting wiring schematics/ diagrams 

• Experience with interpreting P&ID’s 

• Experience with loop checks  

• Experience with instrument calibrations using a Fluke multimeter and hart communicator 

• Demonstrated supervisor abilities 

• Ability to manage small projects and day to day work planning 

• Experience following electrical schematics 

• Good track record with troubleshooting skills 

• A proven safe work record 

The Preferred 

• 2-year technical associate degree 
• Master Electrician license 

• NCCER certification in instrumentation  

• CCST I  

• Journeyman’s License 

What We Offer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Generous PTO 

• Numerous culture events 

• 401k matching and more!  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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 for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.