Electrical Project Manager

gpac; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

GPAC is assisting a local Detroit-area electrical contractor to hire an Electrical Project Manager.

You will oversee commercial, industrial, and institutional projects from start to finish, develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, review drawings, and lead field teams while ensuring safety and quality.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary based on experience, bonus potential, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and a company vehicle or allowance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical contractor.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and project scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Stable work history.
• Proficiency with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects from start to finish
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project success
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance
• Monitor job progress and provide leadership to field personnel
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Identify and resolve project challenges to maintain efficiency and profitability
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Reading blueprints

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Gpac is a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for the electrical construction industry. We have been retained by a local electrical contractor in the area to find an Electrical Project Manager to join their team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Bonus potential
• Health insurance package
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects from start to finish
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project success
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance
• Monitor job progress and provide leadership to field personnel
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Identify and resolve project challenges to maintain efficiency and profitability
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical contractor
• Proven track record managing commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and project scheduling
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Stable work history
• Proficiency with project management software is a plus

Your resume will not be shared with any company without us first reaching out to discuss the opportunity in detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.