Electrical Project Manager - Branch

EMCOR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

401k 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 seeks a Project Manager in Richmond to lead commercial electrical projects, reporting to the Director and VP in a client‑facing role. You will build strong relationships, manage project financials, and drive schedules while coordinating with VDC, preconstruction, and field teams.

You will develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and formal training, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Project Manager over commercial electrical work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financials, including costs, revenue, margin, and forecasts.
• Prepare estimates and change orders; coordinate vendor/subcontract quotes.
• Schedule work and align with GC timelines; use scheduling software.
• Lead VDC/preconstruction activities and ensure cohesion with operations.
• Identify roles, develop talent, manage customers, vendors and team.
• Maintain robust client communication and foster relationships.
• Promote process improvements and corporate culture.

Skills

Financial acumen

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM/Construction certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess 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 sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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