Electrical Project Manager

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401k retirement with company matching

Vision plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

College Coach Services

Job summary

Miller Electric is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects in Richmond, VA. You will report to the Director and VP, manage project financials, schedule, and client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery.

Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates, and a strong benefits package includes medical and dental coverage. Growth opportunities and ongoing training are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Project Manager over commercial electrical work.
• Proven experience managing electrical construction projects up to $10M.
• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time.
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (PM, Construction Management, Eng).
• Journeyman or master electrician’s license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Financials for the Project: manage costs, revenue, margin, and performance metrics.
• Estimating and change orders: prepare estimates, coordinate quotes, negotiate changes.
• Scheduling: align with GC schedule, pull planning, use scheduling software.
• VDC and Preconstruction: 2D/3D modeling, prefabrication, Trimble, VDC team alignment.
• Leadership: manage customers, vendors, subs, and Miller team; develop talent.
• Regular cross-office and regional communication.
• Follow documented processes and use technology platforms.
• Maintain customer relationships balancing company needs.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Scheduling & planning

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Change orders

Take-offs/estimating

Software: MS Project / P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary

Project Manager

Salary Range: $132,433 – $185,407 (Relocation assistance will be provided for Qualified Candidates!)

Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. As a Project Manager, you’ll report directly to the Director and VP in a client‑facing role that requires building strong relationships both in and outside the office. You’ll develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

This is a list of the most prominent duties and responsibilities

• Financial Acumen. Full responsibility of the financials for the Project. Good understanding of costs, revenue, billings, projections, margin, gains, fades, commitments, AR, AP, etc. Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics, deep dive as necessary to find root cause issues, and implement corrective action with the team.

• Estimating and Change Orders. Proficient in project estimates and change order estimates. Identifying scope and scope gaps. Coordinating vendor and sub quotes and scopes. Negotiating change orders with customers.

• Proficient in scheduling of our work and integration with the GC’s schedule. Understanding and experience with pull planning. Ability to use scheduling software (Microsoft Project, P6). Understanding work breakdown structures. Work closely with Project Superintendent/GF to ensure deadlines are met, constraint logs are issued to the GC, and manpower is coherent with budgets.

• VDC and Preconstruction. Experienced with a detailed preconstruction process (after job award and before install in the field starts). Experience with VDC projects (2D and 3D modeling). Experience with Prefabrication and kitting. Experience on projects incorporating Trimble Total Station or other similar technology solutions. Work closely with the VDC team to ensure cohesiveness and goal alignment between VDC and Operations.

• Leadership skills. Identifying roles and responsibilities, strengths and weaknesses, creating feedback loops and training opportunities. Developing up and coming talent. Effective management of the Customers, Vendors, Subcontractors and Miller team.

• Regular communication with your peers around the company, both inside and outside of your region.

• Process and Procedures. Must be comfortable with a system that has documented processes and procedures for all tasks. Use of technology platforms for financials, project management, etc.

• Comfortable with establishing and maintaining customer relations. Understanding the balance between protecting our Company and maintaining relationships with clients.

• Ability to delegate effectively. Hold effective meetings. Foster positive relationships with employees and clients. Embrace and promote corporate culture. Push for continuous improvement. Desire for personal growth.

• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties may be required / assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

REQUIRED

• 3+ years as a Project Manager over commercial electrical work
• Proven experience managing electrical construction projects up to $10M
• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), paired with industry experience OR an overall appropriate combination of certification(s), experience, and education (journeyman or master electrician’s license)

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
• 401k retirement with company matching
• Vision plans
• Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• College Coach Services

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

#Miller

#LI-KK1

#LI-Onsite

#ConstructionJobs #ProjectManagement #Project Manager #ElectricalConstruction #DataCenter #MissionCritical

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affimative Action Policy.