Electrical Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Arena Family of Companies in Northern Nevada seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead large, technically demanding projects in Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas. You will own projects from preconstruction through closeout, with strong field support and a solid backlog.

This role requires 5+ years of electrical PM experience, managing projects from $5M to $50M+, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent. Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical or MEP contractor.
• Track record managing projects in the $5M to $50M+ range.
• Experience on industrial, data center, mission critical, manufacturing, or large commercial projects.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, medium and low voltage systems, and electrical construction methods.
• Strong financial acumen including cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with owners, GCs, and field teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships.
• Lead project kickoff, buyout, and procurement of major electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and long lead items.
• Build and manage project schedules in coordination with general contractors, owners, and other trades.
• Track costs, forecast monthly, and manage change orders to protect margin.
• Work closely with field superintendents and foremen on manpower planning, sequencing, and productivity.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals, and coordinate RFIs with engineers and design teams.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors and hold them accountable to scope and schedule.
• Lead billing, pay applications, and closeout documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture on every jobsite.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Electrical project management

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Communication with owners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 to $170,000 base salary plus benefits

About the Opportunity

A well established contractor is adding an Electrical Project Manager to its growing Northern Nevada operation. This team builds large, technically demanding projects across the industrial, data center, and commercial markets in the Reno, Sparks, and Tahoe Reno Industrial Center region. This is a chance to lead complex electrical scopes with strong field support, a stable backlog, and a company that promotes from within.

What You Will Do

• Own your projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships


• Lead project kickoff, buyout, and procurement of major electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and long lead items


• Build and manage project schedules in coordination with general contractors, owners, and other trades


• Track costs, forecast monthly, and manage change orders to protect margin


• Work closely with field superintendents and foremen on manpower planning, sequencing, and productivity


• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals, and coordinate RFIs with engineers and design teams


• Manage subcontractors and vendors and hold them accountable to scope and schedule


• Lead billing, pay applications, and closeout documentation


• Promote a strong safety culture on every jobsite


• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

What You Bring

• 5+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical or MEP contractor


• Proven track record managing projects in the $5M to $50M+ range


• Experience on industrial, data center, mission critical, manufacturing, or large commercial projects strongly preferred


• Solid understanding of power distribution, medium and low voltage systems, and electrical construction methods


• Strong financial acumen including cost tracking, forecasting, and change management


• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)


• Excellent communication skills with owners, GCs, and field teams


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent field experience


• Electrical apprenticeship or journeyman background is a plus

What You Get

• $130,000 to $170,000 base salary depending on experience


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Vehicle or vehicle allowance, phone, and laptop


• Long term career growth with a company that has a deep backlog in Northern Nevada