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A Day in the Life of a Berwick Project Manager

Posted by Tonia Nifong on Thu, Sep 12, 2013

There’s never a dull moment around the Berwick Electric Co. office. Between consistently delivering outstanding service to customers and managing large-scale projects, Berwick’s project managers (PM) enjoy tackling new challenges. Today we invite you to take a peek inside an “average” day for a Berwick Electric PM, as Terry Schneider shares what he enjoys about his work.

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 Project Manager Terry Schneider

The PMs at Berwick Electric wear a lot of hats throughout the day. From creating estimates and proposals to managing jobs, manpower, and material, no two days are exactly alike. “Working as a project manager is a lot like putting together about 10 to 15 puzzles per day,” Terry explained. “I never totally finish one before I move on to another,” Terry joked. “The goal, though, is to have them all completed by the end of the day.”

Consistently putting the pieces together is what keeps Berwick’s standard of service at the top. “Last night I stayed a little bit later than normal to finish some drawings and estimates,” Terry said. “Whenever possible, I try to walk away from the day with a clean slate. This enables me to meet the challenges of the new day head-on.”

After 44 years in the electrical industry, Terry still looks forward to learning new things every day. “The electrical industry is continually changing,” Terry said. “I enjoy challenge, and I’m definitely never bored. I like to keep my mind active,” he added. “For example, the technology and equipment that we use is always changing. Innovations in LED technology, programmable timers, and other equipment present an opportunity to learn new aspects of my job.”

For all the changes that come with the territory, some things stay the same. “For most of the PMs at Berwick Electric, coffee is a staple,” Terry laughed. “Although I don’t drink it every day, I’ll have some when I really need it. Today was one of those days for me!”
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