Electrical Project manager

D&R Contracting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

D&R Contracting in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion. The role requires a licensed electrician background or strong field supervision, plus solid PM and estimating skills.

You will lead planning, cost estimates, schedules, and coordination with owners, GC, engineers, and internal teams, ensuring NEC compliance, safety, and high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on electrical experience (journeyman, foreman, superintendent, or similar) with at least 3 years in PM and estimating.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC, electrical construction methods, and industrial/commercial installations.
• Proven ability to develop competitive estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software (e.g., Accubid, Procore, MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience strongly considered.
• OSHA 30 certification and valid driver’s license required; electrical license or certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, estimating, execution, and closeout of multiple electrical construction projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals, including material take-offs, labor projections, and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop project schedules and budgets; monitor progress to meet deadlines and financial targets.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams to ensure scope, specifications, and compliance requirements are met.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams, ensuring adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Conduct regular site visits to track progress, resolve issues, and verify quality and compliance.
• Review and approve invoices, monitor costs, and maintain accurate WIP reporting.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical experience

Project management

Estimating

Procore

MS Project

Leadership

Communication

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accubid

Procore

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion.
The ideal candidate has a solid background as a licensed electrician or in electrical field supervision, combined with strong project management and estimating skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, estimating, execution, and closeout of multiple electrical construction projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals, including material take-offs, labor projections, and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop project schedules and budgets; monitor progress to meet deadlines and financial targets.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams to ensure scope, specifications, and compliance requirements are met.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams, ensuring adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Conduct regular site visits to track progress, resolve issues, and verify quality and compliance.
• Review and approve invoices, monitor costs, and maintain accurate WIP (Work in Progress) reporting.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on electrical experience (journeyman, foreman, superintendent, or similar), with at least 3 years in project management and estimating.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC, electrical construction methods, and industrial/commercial installations.
• Proven ability to develop competitive estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software (e.g., Accubid, Procore, MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience strongly considered.
• OSHA 30 certification and valid driver’s license required; electrical license or certification a plus.

Why Join

We build more than projects, we build careers. You’ll work on high-profile industrial and commercial projects, apply your electrical expertise, and grow alongside a collaborative team that values safety, craftsmanship, and professional development. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and clear paths for advancement.