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About Us
IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.
IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.
The Opportunity
Join a dedicated, action-oriented team as an experienced Plan Spec Project Manager ready to lead electrical construction projects from turnover through closeout. In this role, you will manage plan and specification work by coordinating with field leadership, internal departments, subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with contract requirements.
Enjoy less red tape and more room to act, supported by a Project Delivery Process that is simple, straightforward, and efficient. The Plan Spec Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination for assigned projects—driving communication, decision-making, financial oversight, scheduling, and successful execution while also supporting the development of Associate Project Managers as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Review RFP, proposal, estimate, schedule and all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under customer contracts
- Develop Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) with the Risk Department for submittal to customers
- Coordinate the scheduling of subcontractors, manpower, tools, equipment, and material deliveries and purchase materials, services, and subcontracts
- Establish, maintain, and communicate construction schedules for assigned projects and assure milestones are met
- Arrange and facilitate preconstruction meetings, project execution meetings, project walk-downs with customers
- Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress and build rapport with field crews and leadership
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project costs and monitor subcontractor and vendor performance; submit weekly financial reports
- Collaborate with partnering Project Accountant to monitor financial process of projects, including change orders, projected cost at completion, revenue, and projected gross profit
- Complete project closeout processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant project management experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical construction project management.
- Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, MS Project, and Copilot.
- Local to York, Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
- A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
Why Choose IBA
- Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
- Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
- Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!
- Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.
Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!
IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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