Electrical Construction Project Leader

Hewitt Young; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from award to completion. You will develop schedules, budgets, and procurement plans, coordinating with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors to deliver safe, on‑time, and within‑budget results.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical systems, 5–10 years of PM experience, and proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Primavera, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical construction with project management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, plans, and specifications.
• Experience managing commercial and/or industrial electrical projects.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute electrical construction projects from award to completion.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors.
• Oversee field supervision.
• Review and manage project drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Monitor job costs and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Manage material procurement, equipment scheduling, and vendor relationships.
• Enforce safety programs.
• Oversee project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Hewitt Young in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from award to completion. You will develop schedules, budgets, and procurement plans, coordinating with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and vendors to deliver safe, on‑time, and within‑budget results.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical systems, 5–10 years of PM experience, and proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Primavera, and Bluebeam.