Electrical Project Manager

Watson Electrical Construction Co; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Including Company Match

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Company Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A commercial construction company in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee and ensure the successful completion of commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple projects on time and within budget, and will be responsible for financial performance including profit/loss management. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits including 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current state driver's license.
• Ability to work night shifts and out‑of‑town jobs if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs and walk throughout jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and successful completion of assigned projects.
• Manage financial performance, including profit/loss and job productivity.
• Lead and supervise project teams, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Direct and review estimating, bidding, design/build, and change order processes for accuracy.
• Oversee material procurement, submittals, and subcontractor coordination to support schedules.
• Identify and resolve technical, engineering, and field challenges with owners and stakeholders.
• Lead and supervise project teams, including scheduling, labor management, and site safety.
• Ensure efficient execution and resource allocation on site.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Electrical license preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee the management, performance, and successful completion of exciting commercial construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Oversee the management, performance, and successful completion of assigned projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Monitor and control all project documentation, schedules, estimates, and job processing responsibilities
• Manage financial performance of projects, including profit/loss, pay requests, and job productivity reporting
• Direct and review project estimating, bidding, design/build, and change order processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Oversee material procurement, approvals, submittals, and subcontractor coordination to support project schedules
• Identify and resolve project‑related technical, engineering, and field challenges in collaboration with owners and stakeholders
• Lead and supervise project teams, including scheduling, training, labor management, and jobsite safety
• Ensure efficient and economical execution of work, including monitoring fleet usage and resource allocation
• Prepare and present job status updates, post‑job reports, and other project documentation to management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses & Certifications
  • Must possess a current state driver's license
  • Applicable federal, state, and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company
• Education
  • High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent Watson training
  • Electrical license preferred, but not required
• Other Requirements
  • Ability to work night shifts, and out‑of‑town jobs if needed
  • Sitting and standing for extended periods, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending and lifting (up to 40lbs.)
  • Ability to visit and walk throughout jobsites

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to field team, owners, and subcontractors
• Active listener who asks thoughtful follow‑up questions and keeps conversations focused and productive
• Confident, professional demeanor that inspires trust and collaboration
• High‑energy, positive, and goal‑oriented with a strong drive for achievement and continuous self‑improvement
• Team player with the ability to build relationships, accept feedback, and work effectively under management
• Honest, dependable, and professional in both conduct and communication
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; thorough in gathering information and completing paperwork accurately and on time

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Including Company Match
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account — plans available to help you pay for expenses group insurance doesn’t cover
• Disability & Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

MANDATORY HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing

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