Electrical Project Manager - Lead $5M+ Commercial Builds

Design Hire LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Kansas City to drive commercial electrical projects valued at $5M+. The role balances strategic planning with hands‑on execution, coordinating teams, materials, schedules, and stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain safety and quality across all activities. PMP and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical project management on projects $5M+
• Experience managing multiple complex commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and local codes
• Expertise in risk management, change orders, and procurement
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from pre‑construction through closeout
• Own project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cost controls
• Coordinate procurement and material delivery to support just‑in‑time execution
• Lead collaboration across field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Proactively manage change orders, including negotiation, documentation, and execution
• Monitor job progress, enforce safety standards, and ensure compliance with codes and specifications
• Run project meetings, prepare reports, and communicate clearly with all stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Procurement

Scheduling

Change orders

Safety compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Design Hire LLC is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Kansas City to drive commercial electrical projects valued at $5M+. The role balances strategic planning with hands‑on execution, coordinating teams, materials, schedules, and stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain safety and quality across all activities. PMP and strong communication are preferred.