Electrical Project Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical

Annual performance bonus

PTO + Paid holidays

HRA funded by employer

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a Project Manager – Commercial Electrical Construction in Nashville. This is a 100% onsite role overseeing commercial electrical projects with budgets from roughly $3M to $10M.

You will lead field teams, coordinate with electricians, foremen, general contractors, owners, and vendors, and own financial performance for each project. You will manage budgets, forecasts, change orders, and customer relationships in a structured, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Commercial Electrical construction Project Management experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.
• Experience managing projects in the $3M–$10M range.
• Strong budget management and financial forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Independently oversee projects typically valued between $3M and $10M.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and estimate-to-complete reporting.
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders.
• Maintain strong relationships with GCs, owners, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Field presence

Change orders

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent industry experience considered

Tools

Procore

Accubid

Autodesk

Spectrum

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial Electrical Construction

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Salary: Up to $140,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + 100% Paid Medical (including family!)

Travel: Local projects generally within 60 miles of Nashville; no overnight travel

About the Opportunity

An established commercial and industrial electrical contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its growing construction team in Nashville.

This is a true boots-on-the-ground Project Manager opportunity. You won't be sitting behind a desk managing projects from a distance. You'll be visible in the field, building relationships with electricians, foremen, general contractors, owners, and vendors while maintaining full accountability for project financial performance.

You'll manage commercial electrical projects ranging from approximately $3M–$10M, with responsibility from award through closeout. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning budgets, forecasting, change orders, customer relationships, and project execution while working within a structured and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from award through closeout
• Independently oversee projects typically valued between $3M and $10M
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and estimate-to-complete reporting
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability
• Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders
• Maintain strong relationships with GCs, owners, vendors, and customers
• Coordinate closely with electricians, foremen, field leadership, and project accountants
• Conduct regular job-site visits and maintain a strong field presence
• Manage project documentation and scheduling
• Lead project teams and collaborate with internal leadership
• Participate in weekly project meetings, monthly financial reviews, milestone reviews, and controller meetings
• Remain responsive to field personnel and project needs throughout execution

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Commercial Electrical construction Project Management experience
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish
• Experience managing projects in the $3M–$10M range
• Strong budget management and financial forecasting skills
• Experience with estimate-to-complete reporting
• Excellent GC, owner, and customer relationship skills
• Strong communication, organization, and accountability
• Comfortable working directly with field personnel and project accountants
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered

Programs

• Procore
• Accubid
• Autodesk
• Spectrum
• Microsoft Office
• Annual performance bonus targeted at approximately 10% of base salary
• Opportunity to exceed the target bonus based on regional performance
• Annual merit reviews
• PTO + Paid holidays
• 100% Paid Medical (including family!)
• HRA funded by employer ($500 single/$1000 family per year)
• Internal advancement and long-term career growth

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to own meaningful projects, influence financial outcomes, and see the direct impact of your work in the field. You'll have a voice in project execution while working alongside experienced field leaders, electricians, project accountants, customers, and company leadership.

The team values accountability without sacrificing collaboration. You'll be part of a structured, people-focused environment that invests in development and promotes from within. For a Project Manager looking for long-term ownership, meaningful impact, and a strong team environment, this is an opportunity to build a career rather than simply manage another project.