Electrical Project Manager
A management role for technically-minded individuals.
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- What's it like to be an Electrical Project Manager?
- How to become an Electrical Project Manager
- Latest Electrical Project Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Electrical Project Managers
- Electrical Project Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an Electrical Project Manager?
Electrical Project Managers oversee large, commercial electrical projects for organisations. They are responsible for managing staff, delegating tasks to team members, monitoring resources and overseeing the full scope of electrical construction and maintenance projects.Tasks and duties
- Planing, overseeing, managing and directing electrical projects as part of a larger construction project.
- Developing the budget for a project.
- Monitoring costs, material flow and resource allocation.
- Reviewing project documents such as estimates, design drawings, specifications, proposals and contracts.
How to become an Electrical Project Manager
To become an Electrical Project Manager you generally require bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field. Electrical Project Managers usually also have previous management experience, as well as additional electrical certifications.
- 1.There are a number of different pathways to become an Electrical Engineer. Some tertiary institutions require that you complete a Bachelor of Science first, majoring in electrical engineering, then complete a Master of Engineering. In other cases, you are required to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours) to become fully qualified.
- 2.Once you’re working as an Electrical Engineer, consider additional management training, as well as continuing to pursue further electrical certifications.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Electrical Project Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Electrical Licence
Electrical Trade
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Simpro
Project Delivery
Estimating
Microsoft Project
Project Planning
Electrical Construction
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Latest Electrical Project Manager reviews
4.0Mar 2024
Electrical Project Manager
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Engineering (Electrical Power)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsImplementation of interesting projects on an industrial scale, which allows you to participate in the creation of new technologies and facilities
The challengesEndless phone calls asking for clarification or solution to the problem
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5.0Aug 2023
Devise and Execute
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsThe role of project management encompasses both interpersonal and technical dimensions, with a focus on achieving ultimate objectives. Unlike typical roles, where one often concentrates solely on pers...
The challengesCertain factors beyond your influence can lead to delays:
1. International products and shipments.
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