Project Manager

  • IES Residential, Inc.
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

The Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical instillations for new residential construction projects. This includes managing workforce needs, ensuring project schedules and safety compliance, supporting training initiatives, and delivering quality results on time and within budget.

General Duties and Responsibilities: Project Management & Scheduling
  • Organize and coordinate residential construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.

  • Evaluate, determine, and allocate workforce needs based on project scope.

  • Maintain and monitor project schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

  • Collaborate with the General Superintendent and Field Foremen to uphold project guidelines, performance, and expectations.

  • Conduct site inspections to ensure work quality and code compliance (including mechanical/plumbing codes).

  • Resolve jobsite issues related to workforce, trade coordination, or general contractor requirements.

Field Operations & Documentation
  • Ensure daily documentation, safety reports, and project paperwork are completed per company standards.

  • Review and maintain redline drawings and field markups in coordination with internal CAD/drafting teams.

  • Participate in weekly jobsite and office production meetings.

  • Monitor material deliveries and RFI/RFQ processes onsite.

  • Review job costing and progress reports to identify trends and corrective actions.

Workforce Management & Training
  • Assist with hiring and onboarding of field staff including interviews and trade skills evaluations.

  • Provide training on project supervision, field processes, documentation (DCR reports, Toolbox Talks), and material handling.

  • Conduct performance evaluations for assigned crew members and support their development.

  • Collaborate with training team to develop and improve job-specific training programs.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Electrical (NEC) installation standards and codes.

  • Lead by example in professionalism, productivity, and adherence to company values.

Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all projects adhere to OSHA and company safety regulations.

  • Promote a culture of safety and accountability on job sites.

  • Address and resolve any safety issues or incidents promptly.

Minimum Education

High School
Minimum Years of Experience

4-6
Specific Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Skill Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years' project management or field supervisory experience in residential construction

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school, associate, or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Systems, or related field preferred.

  • Proven experience with job costing, scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with project management software preferred (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend).

  • Must meet company driving standards and maintain a valid driver’s license.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction tools and equipment.

  • Must pass background check, drug screening, and have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, and specifications.

  • Willingness to travel to job sites within designated territory.

  • Flexibility to adjust schedules as needed for training, emergencies, or project demands.

  • Must be proactive, professional, and a champion for continuous improvement.

License Required

No
Job Locations

US-OH-Columbus
Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

  • Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short-Term Disability Plans
  • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
  • Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach.

Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at ... or any IES office to request assistance.

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Job ID: 484796258
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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