Electrical Project Manager

Invoke Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Full benefits package

Job summary

Invoke Staffing is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical projects in the Raleigh–Greensboro corridor from award through closeout. You will partner with operations leadership, field teams, and project admins to protect margins, maintain schedules, and keep owners confident in the work.

The role requires at least 3 years of electrical project management experience, knowledge of NEC and construction means, and strong budgeting/contract administration

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management experience on commercial and/or industrial electrical projects.
• Experience with NEC and commercial construction means and methods.
• Budgeting, cost control, change orders, and contract administration experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications.
• Experience with project management and accounting software such as Procore, Sage Intacct, or similar (Bluebeam a plus).
• Strong communication and organizational skills with general contractor and owner interaction.
• Healthcare or higher education project experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle for commercial/industrial electrical projects from buyout to closeout.
• Own project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and monthly cost reviews to protect profitability.
• Prepare, negotiate, and track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and contract documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Oversee purchasing, POs, subcontracts, material procurement, and AIA billing/pay applications.
• Serve as primary contact for general contractors, owners, architects, and engineers; run project meetings.
• Review drawings and specs to identify scope gaps and conflicts; support estimating on takeoffs.
• Coordinate with inspectors/AHJs to ensure code, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage project closeout: punch items, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, final billing.
• Collaborate with field leaders to resolve issues and keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Contract administration

Reading electrical drawings

Communication with GC/owners

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Sage Intacct

Bluebeam

Job description

Electrical Project Manager — Commercial & Industrial

Raleigh, NC

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, self-performing electrical contractor serving North Carolina since 2008. With a team of 50 employees, its own in-house electricians, the company has grown steadily by delivering quality work on commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and state and municipal projects, along with a growing building automation group and past experience in solar. The team is owner-led and hands-on, and focused on better-quality projects rather than chasing volume. They do not build residential or multifamily work.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to run commercial and industrial electrical projects from award through closeout. You will work closely with operations leadership, field superintendents, and project administrators to protect margin, keep schedules moving, and keep general contractors and owners confident in the work. Projects span the Greensboro-Raleigh-Greenville corridor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle for commercial and industrial electrical projects, from buyout and mobilization through commissioning and closeout.
• Own project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and monthly job cost reviews to protect profitability.
• Prepare, negotiate, and track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and contract documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment with field leadership.
• Manage purchasing, including POs, subcontracts, and material procurement and deliveries, working with project administrators on AIA billing and pay applications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, architects, and engineers, and run project meetings and progress updates.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify scope gaps and conflicts early, and support estimating on takeoffs and bid-to-build handoffs.
• Coordinate with inspectors and AHJs, and ensure work meets code, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and final billing.
• Partner with field superintendents and foremen to resolve issues quickly and keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management experience on commercial and/or industrial electrical projects, with experience at an electrical contractor strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, NEC, and commercial construction means and methods.
• Strong skills in budgeting, cost control, change order management, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications.
• Experience with project management and accounting software, such as Procore, Sage Intacct, or similar. Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and comfort working directly with general contractors and owners.
• Healthcare, higher education, or other regulated environment experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $90K-$135K , depending on experience, plus bonus
• PTO, retirement plan, and full benefits package
• Stable, growing contractor with a diverse project mix across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and higher education
• Hands-on, owner-led culture with real access to leadership and room to grow