Electrical Project Manager

Kiely Family of Companies; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiely Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee electrical contracting projects in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in electrical contracting, proven financial oversight, and a track record of long-term commitment and stability.

The role requires reviewing design documents, preparing cost estimates, negotiating change orders, and ensuring NEC compliance across field operations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in electrical contracting.
• Proven financial oversight capabilities.
• Experience reading design documents, specs, contracts; NEC compliance knowledge.
• Track record of long-term commitment and professional stability.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and negotiate change orders.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize project scope with or without formal blueprints.
• Read, interpret, and analyze design documents, specifications, contract documents, and exhibits.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and negotiate change orders.
• Identify and propose value engineering solutions to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
• Solicit equipment and material price quotes; negotiate best vendor prices.
• Monitor project performance by tracking work-in-place against estimated costs.
• Review and manage all financial data and job costing using Foundation Accounting Software.
• Negotiate project pricing directly with customers.
• Facilitate and manage all contract documentation (contracts, PO's, insurance certificates, submittals, W-9s, etc.).
• Conduct weekly site visits with customers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Apply NEC knowledge to identify and correct code or installation issues in the field.
• Serve as primary point of contact between office, field crews, and clients.

Skills

Electrical contracting

Project management

Financial oversight

Negotiation

Client communication

NEC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Foundation Accounting Software

McCormick (estimating)

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excel

Job description

Over the past six decades, we’ve built Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation, and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.

Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance.

Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee electrical contracting projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in electrical contracting, proven financial oversight capabilities, and a track record of long-term commitment and professional stability.

What We Offer:

Kiely offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial security. This Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance, along with a competitive retirement plan to help you build a secure future.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize project scope with or without formal blueprints.
• Read, interpret, and analyze design documents, specifications, contract documents, and exhibits.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and negotiate change orders.
• Identify and propose value engineering solutions to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
• Solicit equipment and material price quotes; negotiate best vendor buy prices.
• Monitor project performance by tracking work-in-place against estimated costs.
• Review and manage all financial data and job costing using Foundation Accounting Software.
• Negotiate project pricing directly with customers.
• Facilitate and manage all necessary contract documentation (contracts, purchase orders, insurance certificates, submittals, W-9s, tax-exempt forms, etc.).
• Conduct weekly site visits with customers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Apply practical knowledge of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) to identify and correct code or installation issues in the field.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between office operations, field crews, and clients.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical contracting principles and current NEC compliance.
• Experience with estimating software (McCormick experience is a strong plus).
• Familiarity with construction accounting platforms (Foundation Accounting Software preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook), with advanced spreadsheet creation skills.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and field interaction.
• Ability to solve complex technical and field installation issues independently.

Equal Opportunity Employee, M/F/D/V

Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.