Electrical Project Manager - Lead Complex Commercial Projects

Kelso Industries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Company-paid COBRA

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Tempe to oversee commercial and industrial electrical construction projects up to $10M from planning to closeout. You will coordinate budgeting, scheduling, and field execution while collaborating with Senior PMs and field leadership to drive project success.

Join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values ownership, accountability, and safety, with opportunities to grow your career within a leading MEP+ solutions provider.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical construction.
• A degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Prior field experience as an electrician or construction worker is preferred.
• Ability to manage an electrical construction project with little to no oversight.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, NEC, wiring diagrams, and field operations.
• Experience with project software tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, from budgets and schedules to labor and material forecasting
• Review drawings, assess scope, and drive effective kickoff and job handoff meetings
• Establish production targets and workflows with project stakeholders
• Track labor budgets, material costs, and productivity metrics
• Manage purchase orders, subcontractor/vendor relationships, and change orders
• Support billing and forecasting processes
• Keep projects running smoothly with tight schedule coordination and clear communication
• Oversee procurement and resource alignment across multiple active projects
• Host regular job reviews and maintain alignment across internal and external teams
• Maintain project records including RFIs, submittals, specs, and logs
• Ensure quality control and strict adherence to NEC and OSHA standards

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Negotiation

Education

Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Kelso Industries is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Tempe to oversee commercial and industrial electrical construction projects up to $10M from planning to closeout. You will coordinate budgeting, scheduling, and field execution while collaborating with Senior PMs and field leadership to drive project success.

Join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values ownership, accountability, and safety, with opportunities to grow your career within a leading MEP+ solutions provider.