Electrical Project Manager

BESCO; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative team environment

Challenging commercial and industrials

Job summary

BESCO in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage budgets, schedules, and staffing while partnering with Superintendents, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and able to see the big picture while handling details, solving problems, and keeping projects moving when challenges arise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical projects is required.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role with an electrical contractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience with project estimating is a plus.
• Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from planning through successful completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and performance.
• Review contract requirements, scope, and obligations.
• Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and estimating as needed.
• Coordinate with Superintendent and field leadership to staff and resource projects.
• Monitor progress against schedule, budget, quality, and specs.
• Identify issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving.
• Maintain budgets and monthly forecasts; track costs and subcontractor performance.
• Manage change orders: identify, price, negotiate, and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment rentals, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders and maintain project docs.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Lead regular project status meetings and document risks and mitigation.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Contract review

Preconstruction involvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Build More Than Projects. Build Your Career.

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for keeping projects on track financially, operationally, and in the field while partnering closely with Superintendents, field leadership, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

The right candidate is an organized, proactive leader who understands electrical construction, can see the big picture while managing the details, and knows how to keep a project moving when challenges arise.

If you enjoy owning a project, solving problems, leading teams, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What you can expect at BESCO:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative team environment
• Challenging commercial and industrial projects
• A company with a long-standing reputation and a strong commitment to its people

What You’ll Do

Lead Project Execution

• Manage multiple electrical construction projects from planning through successful completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall performance.
• Review and understand contract requirements, project scope, and contractual obligations.
• Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and estimating activities as needed.
• Partner with the Superintendent and field leadership to ensure projects are properly staffed, scheduled, and resourced.
• Monitor project progress against schedule, budget, quality standards, and specifications.
• Identify potential issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain accurate project budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor costs, labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
• Track progress and value earned and manage monthly project billing.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Manage the change order process, including identifying, pricing, submitting, negotiating, and obtaining approval for changes in scope.

Coordinate Resources & Partners

• Work closely with Purchasing to plan and manage material procurement, equipment rentals, and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure materials, equipment, labor, and other resources are available when needed.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the project.

Lead Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate safety training and practices are incorporated into project planning and execution.
• Partner with field leadership to maintain compliance with project specifications, company standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor quality and address issues proactively before they impact the project.

Communication & Documentation

• Conduct regular project status and early-indicator meetings.
• Clearly communicate project performance, risks, opportunities, and challenges to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Complete required project documentation, including daily reports, submittals, correspondence, and other project records.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor those risks throughout the project.
• Calmly and professionally manage disagreements, conflicts, and unexpected challenges.

Project Closeout

• Lead the project closeout process and ensure all contractual, financial, operational, and documentation requirements are completed.
• Work with internal and external partners to resolve outstanding issues and ensure a clean handoff.
• Capture lessons learned and help position future projects for success.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical projects is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role with an electrical contractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience with project estimating is a plus.
• Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship is preferred.