Assistant Installation Manager Jobs in Howell, MI

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry.

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of electrical projects from concept through final completion. This role ensures successful project execution by overseeing safety, design intent, installation planning, financial performance, code compliance, and overall customer satisfaction. The position also plays a critical role in establishing, nurturing, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support operational excellence and long term business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Provide the leadership necessary to ensure that all safety requirements are adhered to.
• Plan and direct project activities and establish priorities of project tasks.
• Provide training and examples for project engineers and project managers.
• Manage the progress and profitability of assigned projects.
• Assist with job costing and estimating as required.
• Manage multiple projects at a given time.
• Facilitate operating methods and procedures designed to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain and revise, as necessary, project schedules according to material availability, equipment failures, and/or operations issues.
• Coordinate and schedule project work in accordance with delivery dates and abilities of the collaborating departments.
• Establish working relationships with internal customers to understand deliverables and modifications to products and equipment.
• Compile, store, and retrieve accurate project processes data. Interpret current and future needs, based on this data.
• Resolve project personnel concerns in a reasonable and timely fashion.
• Hire all personnel and facilitate all associated training specific to project needs to improve output, efficiency, and profitability.
• Direct all project management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding project questions or design modifications.
• Ensure the highest level of safety and quality while operating on a demanding schedule and tight deadlines.
• Ensure the highest level of customer relations, on and off project sites.
• Resolve commercial matters involving contract, cost, and schedule.
• Oversee technical matters delegated to the Project Engineer or Engineering Team.
• Assist the Estimating Team with preparation of proposals and sales, when assigned.
• Review and comprehend customer contracts, drawings, specifications, and Electrical Insights proposal at start of a project.
• Organize and chair internal and customer kickoff meetings and publish minutes.
• Organize and chair internal and customer closeout meetings and publish productivity reports.
• Assist Operations departments and subcontractors in developing detailed schedules to ensure timely project completion.
• Create a quality assurance plan and manage the inspection program.
• Manage all commercial matters affecting contract, cost, or schedule.
• Review progress with all stakeholders regularly to evaluate project accuracy, quality, and schedules.
• Review and confirm that designs are as proposed by Electrical Insights and satisfy the contract.
• Submit monthly progress reports to the customer, including updated schedule.
• Monitor and control budget allocations, schedule, and the forecasting of cost deviations.
• Perform and process job change requests and notices, as necessary.
• Negotiate and write subcontracts and purchase requisitions, according to project budget and schedule.
• Manage subcontracts for compliance with schedules, specifications, and terms.
• Coordinate project start-up and commissioning for customer acceptance.
• Facilitate the required Electrical Insights validation documentation.
• Confirm customer satisfaction with system performance.
• Coordinate customer training.
• Settle claims and negotiate final contract closeout.
• Represent Electrical Insights to facilitate warranty issues and promote future business.
• Ensure that all work is completed in compliance with Electrical Insights quality, safety, and environmental standards, and the work instructions.
• Comply with all codes, standards, and regulatory requirements as dictated by various governing agencies and AHJ’s.
• Complete other tasks or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical and field management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years working on large scale industrial & commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to create and maintain schedules based on scope of work for various electrical construction projects.
• Personal commitment to safety.
• Comprehensive ability to review, update, maintain, and execute scope of work drawings and job plans.
• Knowledge and experience job planning, estimating, scheduling, & customer relations as it pertains to electrical installations.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Advanced time management, budgeting, and analytical skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to foster and support an environment of strong teamwork.
• Maintains a strong commitment to safety, organizational goals, and objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of customers and employees.
• Maintains a high emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
• AutoCAD, and/or Revit (BIM) experience preferred.
• Experience with Accubid software is a plus.
• Travel required as needed for the customer or project

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Tsubaki does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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