Electrical Project Manager

McGraw Kokosing Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(K) plan with company match

Competitive incentives for eligible team members

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager in Detroit, Michigan, to oversee the implementation of electrical systems for large-scale industrial construction projects. The role involves managing the project lifecycle from planning to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with company standards and effective communication with internal teams.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of related experience, and a current Michigan Electrical Contractor’s License. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Current Michigan Electrical Contractor’s License and eligibility to work in Michigan.
• Previous work experience with IBEW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions including planning and estimating.
• Ensure compliance with company and contract requirements during project execution.
• Develop project cost estimates and prepare contract documents for vendor quotes.
• Interface with departments on budgeting, staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Review engineering plans and ensure assignments meet specifications.
• Conduct field visits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in staffing plans and budget preparation.

Skills

Safety laws knowledge

Effective management techniques

Communication and interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Strategic planning

Proficiency in reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH, specializing in off‑site manufacturing, pipe fabrication, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting.

The ideal candidate will support a team in implementing electrical systems for large‑scale industrial construction projects, managing the entire project lifecycle from pre‑construction to final acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including planning, estimating, procurement, design review, project controls, and work assignments.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule.
• Develop timely project cost estimates or bids using self‑perform labor and prepare contract documents to obtain vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and specialty items.
• Interface with departments and internal staff on budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and other activities requiring discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals, convert successful estimates into projects, and monitor assignments to ensure specifications are met.
• Conduct field visits and spot checks, ensuring compliance with county, state, and OSHA policies and regulations.
• Participate in staffing plans, cost‑code creation, budget preparation, and business planning efforts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Previous work experience with IBEW preferred.
• Current Michigan Electrical Contractor’s License and eligibility to work in Michigan.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of safety laws, company policies, standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence).
• Business acumen and ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and team members.
• Strategic planning over entire project span with foreseeing and mitigating obstacles to performance.
• Proficiency reading drawings, interpreting work specifications, and understanding work scopes.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(K) plan with company match
• Competitive incentives for eligible team members

Equal Opportunity Employer

McGraw Kokosing is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.