Electrical Project Manager — Lead Projects & Budgets

gpac; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

GPAC is assisting a local Detroit-area electrical contractor to hire an Electrical Project Manager.

You will oversee commercial, industrial, and institutional projects from start to finish, develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, review drawings, and lead field teams while ensuring safety and quality.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary based on experience, bonus potential, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and a company vehicle or allowance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical project management experience with an electrical contractor.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and project scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• 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 project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Reading blueprints

Tools

Project management software

Job description

GPAC is assisting a local Detroit-area electrical contractor to hire an Electrical Project Manager.

You will oversee commercial, industrial, and institutional projects from start to finish, develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, review drawings, and lead field teams while ensuring safety and quality.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary based on experience, bonus potential, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and a company vehicle or allowance.