Electrical Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaX; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Company holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

AlphaX in the Detroit area is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to own projects from budgeting to closeout on-site. You will lead self-performed electrical work, manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while safeguarding quality, safety, and profitability on every project.

Coordinate with estimating, BIM/VDC, and field teams to keep design, pricing, and installation aligned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor is required.
• Proven history of managing projects from planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct commercial electrical projects through budgeting, preconstruction to commissioning and turnover.
• Develop and manage schedules, procurement plans, manpower, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate contracts and drawings to confirm scope and identify conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and billing.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, cash flow, and variances; take corrective action.
• Collaborate with estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations to align design and pricing.
• Resolve design conflicts and scheduling issues proactively.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, or complex projects preferred.

Skills

Project management

Budget and cost control

Schedule management

Team leadership

Client communication

Contract reading

Tools

Construction PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to own your projects from budget to closeout? A well-established, self-performing commercial electrical contractor in the greater Detroit metro area is adding an experienced Electrical Project Manager to its team. With dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support and a consistent backlog of large-scale commercial work, you will have the resources to lead projects from initial budgeting through commissioning and final closeout.

The ideal candidate has built a career on the self-perform side of the electrical trade and is confident independently managing budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while safeguarding quality, safety, and profitability on every project. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct commercial electrical projects through every phase, from budgeting and preconstruction planning to installation, commissioning, and turnover.

• Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, manpower requirements, and cost forecasts to deliver work on time and on budget.

• Lead and coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout construction.

• Evaluate contracts, electrical drawings, and specifications to confirm scope and identify design conflicts before they reach the field.

• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, progress billing, and project documentation.

• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective action as needed.

• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations to keep design, pricing, and installation aligned.

• Proactively resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues.

• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements.

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.

• Required: direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.

• Proven history of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.

• Hands-on experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.

• Experience coordinating across preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.

• Sound understanding of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.

• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Preferred: experience on healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex commercial projects.

Please Note: This role requires direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor. Backgrounds limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration will not meet the core requirements.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A strong, steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
• Dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support.
• Clear opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career advancement.
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture.