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.