Electrical Project Executive

WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established electrical contractor to hire an experienced Project Executive. The Senior Project Manager will own large electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing financial performance, scheduling, procurement and client relationships to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong electrical contracting background and a proven ability to lead project teams while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Strong background managing commercial electrical construction projects.
• Experience leading project teams and field operations.
• Understanding of project financials, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Experience with change order pricing, billing and cash flow.
• Strong labor and production tracking and scheduling capabilities.
• Experience with estimating, preconstruction and design-build projects.
• Ability to analyze project information and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Maintain responsibility for budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, labor, materials and profitability.
• Develop budgets based on construction documents and requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial projections and monitor performance against budgets.
• Develop schedules of values and oversee monthly progress billing.
• Manage cash flow and identify financial risks.
• Price, track and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, drawings, change logs and other project documentation
• Coordinate material procurement, buyouts, releases, and major deliveries
• Work with field leadership to ensure materials and information are available
• Review drawings with field and BIM/VDC teams to support installation
• Establish cost codes and production tracking with field leadership
• Assist with labor productivity tracking, forecasting and analysis
• Review schedules for delays or risks and take corrective action
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and project meetings
• Maintain strong communication with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and vendors
• Support estimating, preconstruction and design-build efforts
• Build and manage project teams and mentor members

Skills

Electrical construction PM

Budgeting & forecasting

Change orders

Labor tracking

Scheduling

Client relationships

Leadership

BIM/VDC coordination

Field operations

Project management

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established electrical contractor seeking an experienced Project Executive to join its growing team.

This position will take ownership of large and complex electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the financial performance, scheduling, procurement, field coordination, client relationships, and overall successful delivery of assigned projects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong electrical contracting background, understands both the operational and financial sides of project delivery, and has experience leading project teams while working closely with field leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Maintain responsibility for project budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, labor, materials, expenses, and profitability
• Develop and maintain project budgets based on construction documents and project requirements
• Prepare monthly financial projections and monitor project performance against established budgets
• Develop schedules of values and oversee monthly progress billing
• Manage project cash flow and identify potential financial risks
• Price, track, negotiate, and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee project submittals, RFIs, drawings, correspondence, change logs, and other project documentation
• Coordinate material procurement, buyouts, releases, and major deliveries
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure materials, information, drawings, and resources are available when required
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with field and BIM/VDC teams to support proper installation
• Establish project cost codes and production tracking alongside field leadership
• Assist with labor productivity tracking, forecasting, and analysis
• Review project schedules and identify potential delays, risks, or areas requiring corrective action
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and participate in project meetings
• Maintain strong communication with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Support estimating, preconstruction, and design-build efforts as required
• Build and manage project teams that may include Project Managers, Project Engineers, BIM/VDC personnel, administrative support, and field leadership
• Mentor developing team members and support their continued professional growth
• Oversee project closeout, including as-built drawings, O&M documentation, and other turnover requirements
• Protect the company's financial and contractual interests while maintaining strong client and project relationships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction project management experience
• Strong background managing commercial electrical construction projects
• Demonstrated experience managing project teams and field operations
• Strong understanding of project financials, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
• Experience with change order pricing, billing, and project cash flow
• Strong labor tracking, production tracking, and scheduling capabilities
• Experience with estimating, preconstruction, and design-build projects
• Ability to analyze project information and proactively identify financial or operational risks
• Strong understanding of electrical construction drawings and project documentation
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop relationships with clients, general contractors, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing project team members