Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager

National Association of Women in Construction; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

401k with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

EC Electric seeks an Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager in Portland, OR to lead project teams and ensure on-time, on-budget completion of multi-project portfolios. The role oversees project planning, execution, cost tracking and reporting, with a focus on safety and quality.

Requirements include 15+ years in selling/estimating/managing large industrial/construction projects, a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and strong knowledge of electrical codes, QA/QC, and subcontracting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in selling, estimating, and managing multi-million-dollar industrial/construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 10 years PM experience; or 5 years as Electrical/General Foreman on large projects plus 10 years as PM.
• Proven record of successful relationships and marketing skills preferred.
• Superior knowledge of electrical codes and construction methods required.
• Proven experience managing 100k+ man-hour projects.
• Experience with heavy power distribution, instrumentation installation, process control and system integration.
• Thorough knowledge of QA/QC procedures and system turnover.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in labor, material, and contract management.
• Competency in earned-value tracking, labor efficiency index, and crew composite factors.
• Proven ability to complete detailed take-offs and all estimating for electrical projects.
• Relevant experience in electrical subcontracting is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple Project Managers who are handling multiple projects.
• Manage up to $30 million of electrical construction projects or multiple large projects.
• Make decisions about project cost, time and performance.
• Oversee planning, execution, job cost tracking, and project closure.
• Provide monthly project status detail and percent of completion reports.
• Monitor and control projects to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Liaise with owners and contacts to facilitate activities.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones.
• Interface with contractors, vendors and in-house operations.
• Cross-sell other company operations through integrated solutions.
• Support an injury-free work environment and safety culture.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Electrical codes

Subcontracting

QA/QC procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Foreman/PM career path alternative

Job description

Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager

On-site Technical Systems Full time

Portland, Oregon, United States

Description

The Senior Project Manager leads the project team and has overall accountability for completing assigned construction projects successfully. The Senior Project Manager is fully responsible for cultivating opportunities for future construction projects by providing excellent customer service, injury free environment by ensuring safe work practices, maintaining quality assurance, and building a financially successful project. The Senior Project Manager typically oversees 10 active projects and acts as the primary with Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers reporting to them.

• Supervise multiple Project Managers who are managing multiple projects.
• Manage up to $30 million-dollar of electrical construction projects or multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Decision-making responsibility concerning project cost, time and performance.
• Accountability for project planning, execution, job cost tracking, and job closure.
• Provide monthly project status detail and percent of completion reports.
• Monitor and control project(s) through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Interfacing with contractors, vendors and in-house operations.
• Cross-selling of other company operations through fully integrated solutions.
• Supporting an injury free work environment and safety culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years' experience in selling, estimating, and managing multi-million-dollar Industrial Construction or Advanced Technology projects.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 10 years' construction project experience; or in lieu of degree, 5 years' experience as an Electrical Foreman or General Foreman on large projects, plus 10 years as a Project Manager required.
• Proven record of successful relationships and marketing skills, preferred.
• Superior knowledge of electrical codes and construction methods, required.
• Must have proven experience managing 100k+ man-hour projects.
• Proven experience with heavy power distribution systems, instrumentation installation, and process control and system integration, required.
• Thorough applied knowledge of project QA/QC procedures and system turnover.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of competency in labor, material, and contract management.
• Competency in earned-value tracking, labor efficiency index, and crew composite factors.
• Proven ability to complete a detailed take off and all required estimating for electrical projects.
• Relevant experience in electrical subcontracting is a must.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position is $135,000-$185,000 annually.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)
• Please find more information on our compensation package here.
• https://ecpowerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EC-Benefit-Summary-Applicants.pdf
• In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

EC Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a drug free workplace program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or characteristics, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications in accordance with federal law.

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Learn more about our company, visit our website at: www.ecpowerslife.com. CCB# 49737