Electrical Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead complex commercial projects in Michigan from planning through completion. This hands-on role emphasizes strong client relationships, safe execution, and profitable performance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of electrical construction project management, is willing to work onsite in Dexter or nearby areas, and can coordinate budgets, schedules, field operations, and vendor negotiations across healthcare,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor.
• Strong budgeting, cost-control, and project scheduling experience.
• Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Dexter, MI; travel up to ~60 miles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full scope of electrical construction projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to $40 million.
• Oversee project budgets, costs, schedules, quality standards, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Develop strong working relationships with field personnel and visit local project sites several times per week.
• Coordinate labor, materials, purchasing, subcontractors, and project resources.
• Partner with the purchasing manager to negotiate orders with vendors and subcontractors.
• Review project risks, change requests, billing requirements, and contract deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure deadlines do not fall through the cracks.
• Manage multiple active projects and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Support projects across healthcare, higher education, light industrial, and automotive environments.
• Resolve project challenges quickly through clear communication, sound judgment, and hands‑on leadership.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Field coordination

Vendor negotiations

Proactive details

Travel coordination

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Project Manager

A stable, growing electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead complex commercial projects from planning through completion. This hands‑on role will manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, field coordination, change orders, vendor negotiations, and overall project performance while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and profitably. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented electrical construction professional who builds strong relationships, takes ownership, and is willing to step into the field to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full scope of electrical construction projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to $40 million
• Oversee project budgets, costs, schedules, quality standards, and financial performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Develop strong working relationships with field personnel and visit local project sites several times per week
• Coordinate labor, materials, purchasing, subcontractors, and project resources
• Partner with the purchasing manager to negotiate orders with vendors and subcontractors
• Review project risks, change requests, billing requirements, and contract deliverables
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure deadlines do not fall through the cracks
• Manage multiple active projects and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy
• Support projects across healthcare, higher education, light industrial, and automotive environments
• Resolve project challenges quickly through clear communication, sound judgment, and hands‑on leadership

Requirements

• 5–8 years of project management experience in electrical construction
• Experience working for an electrical contractor
• Strong budgeting, cost‑control, and project scheduling experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and demanding workloads
• Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Dexter or Southfield, Michigan
• Ability to travel to project sites within approximately 60 miles several times per week
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
• 401(k) & Annual discretionary bonus averaging 5%–10%, based on individual and company performance
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Two weeks of vacation during the first year and 11 paid holidays