Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

We’re hiring a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects, taking ownership of project planning, financial performance, field execution, and final delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong background with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can manage projects while coordinating directly with field teams and construction partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct electrical construction projects through budgeting, planning, installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Establish project schedules, purchasing plans, staffing requirements, and cost projections to keep work on track and profitable.
• Lead coordination among superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Review contracts, electrical plans, and technical specifications to confirm project requirements and identify potential conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material orders, billing, and project documentation.
• Track job costs, labor performance, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective measures when needed.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction activities.
• Work through design clashes, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling conflicts before they affect project delivery.
• Conduct project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Enforce contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements throughout construction.

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Required: Previous experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• Track record of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
• Experience overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change management.
• 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 abilities.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects is highly preferred.

• 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