Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from planning through final turnover. The ideal candidate has experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can manage project finances, schedules, field teams, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee electrical construction projects from budgeting and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
- Develop project schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts to ensure timely and profitable delivery.
- Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
- Review contracts, electrical drawings, and technical specifications to confirm project requirements and identify conflicts.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and project documentation.
- Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction activities.
- Resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues before they affect project delivery.
- Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety procedures.

Requirements

- 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Required: Previous experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
- Proven ability to manage commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Strong knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Knowledge of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects preferred.

Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects
- Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources
- Opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career growth
- Collaborative team environment