Electrical Project Manager

WorkSmart Direct; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSmart Direct is seeking an experienced Licensed Electrical Project Manager to oversee projects from award through completion. The role includes managing budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and customer relations while coordinating with field leadership, estimating, purchasing, and accounting teams.

Frequent travel to active jobsites is required. Responsibilities include leading handoffs, developing execution plans, monitoring costs, handling pay apps and changes, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent.
• Electrical contractor license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, and project management principles.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, handling change orders, and administering contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from start-up through closeout.
• Lead project handoff meetings and review project scope, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements.
• Develop project execution plans, staffing strategies, and procurement schedules.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, labor productivity, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and manage pay applications, billing, and change orders.
• Coordinate procurement of major equipment and materials.
• Track submittals and ensure timely approvals and deliveries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, engineers, and suppliers.
• Participate in project meetings and provide schedule updates and communication.
• Manage RFIs, drawing revisions, and project documentation.
• Support coordination efforts between field operations and project stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and project requirements.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, warranties, and final billing.
• Mentor and support junior project management staff as needed.
• Maintain strong client and vendor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Growing commercial and industrial contractor seeking an experienced and LICENSED Electrical Project Manager to oversee projects from award through completion. This position is responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and customer relationships while working closely with field leadership, estimating, purchasing, and accounting teams to deliver successful projects. Frequent travel to active jobsites is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from start-up through closeout.
• Lead project handoff meetings and review project scope, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements.
• Develop project execution plans, staffing strategies, and procurement schedules.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, labor productivity, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and manage pay applications, billing, and change orders.
• Coordinate procurement of major equipment and materials.
• Track submittals and ensure timely approvals and deliveries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, engineers, and suppliers.
• Participate in project meetings and provide schedule updates and communication.
• Manage RFIs, drawing revisions, and project documentation.
• Support coordination efforts between field operations and project stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and project requirements.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, warranties, and final billing.
• Mentor and support junior project management staff as needed.
• Maintain strong client and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Electrical contractor license
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, and project management principles.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, handling change orders, and administering contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with public-sector, federally funded, or prevailing wage projects.
• PMP or similar project management certification.