Commercial Electrical Project Manager

gpac; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through completion. You will lead schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This role offers the opportunity to join GPAC’s respected network, with a focus on quality workmanship and long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• PM experience in electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and construction practices.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, scheduling, and client relationships.
• Experience with change order management and project financials.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, manpower forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues affecting budget or schedule.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support project engineers, coordinators, and field teams.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relationships

Leadership

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Construction Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This leadership role is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected electrical contractor with a strong reputation for quality workmanship and long-term client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, manpower forecasts, and financial performance
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and field personnel
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure project success
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues affecting budget or schedule
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Mentor and support project engineers, coordinators, and field teams

Qualifications

• Project management experience in electrical construction
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and construction practices
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, scheduling, and client relationships
• Experience with change order management and project financials
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software

Preferred Project Experience

• Commercial Buildings
• Healthcare Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Industrial Facilities
• Data Centers
• Multi-Family Construction
• Mission-Critical Projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.