Electrical Project Manager: Lead Commercial Projects

gpac; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

GPAC, through a local New Orleans electrical contractor, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to oversee commercial, industrial, and institutional projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include developing schedules, budgets, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, reviewing drawings, managing RFIs and change orders, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electrical project management experience, strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical contractor.
• Proven track record managing commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and project scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Stable work history.
• Proficiency with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance.
• Monitor job progress and provide leadership to field personnel.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project challenges to maintain efficiency and profitability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Electrical PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

GPAC, through a local New Orleans electrical contractor, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to oversee commercial, industrial, and institutional projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include developing schedules, budgets, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, reviewing drawings, managing RFIs and change orders, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electrical project management experience, strong leadership and communication