Electrical Project Manager

HardHat Workforce Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HardHat Workforce Solutions in Chattanooga is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead project direction, execution, and financial outcomes for assigned initiatives. Under Senior PM guidance, you will oversee daily activities, assess risks, and manage change requests to deliver quality results on time and within cost.

You will coordinate with purchasing and executives, ensure safety and quality, mentor project teams, monitor performance in the ERP system, and communicate progress to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing multiple projects or operations.
• Proven ability to manage design, installation, and commissioning of complex electrical systems (medium/low voltage).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across project phases, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and performance.
• Cultivate long-term client partnerships to drive repeat business and growth.
• Oversee project plans and contractual obligations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Negotiate major purchases and contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Represent the company in high-level meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Monitor performance metrics in the ERP system and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Mentor and develop project managers and teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Budget management

Electrical systems expertise

Negotiation with subcontractors

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the overall project direction, completion, and financial outcome for assigned projects.

With guidance from the Senior Project Manager this role will manage projects on a day-to-day basis, assessing all risks and project change requests to produce the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost for successful project completion.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across all phases of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations for scope, schedule, budget, and performance.
• Cultivate and expand long-term client partnerships to drive repeat business, identify new opportunities, and support sustainable revenue growth.
• Oversee and validate project plans, specifications, and contractual obligations, ensuring full compliance and strategic risk mitigation.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all project teams and field operations.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and executive leadership to negotiate and approve major purchase orders and subcontract agreements to achieve cost and performance objectives.
• Representing the company in high-level project meetings, providing clear direction, resolving escalations, and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on project goals and progress.
• Monitor and report project performance metrics within the company’s ERP system, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Drive accountability for all project deliverables, deadlines, and budget targets, while maintaining transparent and proactive communication across departments and executive leadership.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and project teams, fostering professional growth, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering, Construction Management preferred, or field experience in leu of degree.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred in a leadership position overseeing one or more projects, or operations oversight.
• Proven ability to manage design, installation, and commission complex electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting controls, fire alarm, and specialized systems for critical environments.
• Expertise in estimating, forecasting, and managing electrical project budgets exceeding $10M, with proven success improving profitability through value engineering and schedule optimization.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing subcontractor and vendor relationships, including procurement of switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and lighting packages.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, foremen, and subcontractors, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight throughout all project phases.