Electrical Project Manager - National Travel

Summit Construction Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Relocation and travel assistance

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors is seeking a Traveling Electrical Project Manager to lead large, complex electrical construction projects across the United States. This role mobilizes to major project sites and owns execution from preconstruction through closeout.

Required five years in electrical construction, plus ability to travel nationwide and work across commercial/healthcare or mission-critical environments. Salary is competitive with relocation support and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, or mission-critical/data center projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and be based near project locations.
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex electrical construction projects across the United States.
• Mobilize to project locations and maintain presence throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Build project teams and align scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Own project financials including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Develop and update schedules based on site conditions and priorities.
• Review contracts and drawings to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Serve as main point of contact for owners, general contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with field leadership on manpower, materials, equipment and execution.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors and trade partners for safety and quality.
• Manage procurement and long-lead electrical equipment to protect schedule.
• Oversee change orders, billing and contract documentation.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support jobsite safety and quality-control standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and preconstruction on Design-Build projects.
• Develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Client relations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Construction Mgmt/Engineering

Journeyman/Master Electrician license a plus

Tools

Scheduling software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Electrical Project Manager – National Travel

Our client is seeking an experienced Traveling Electrical Project Manager to lead large, complex electrical construction projects across the United States. This position will mobilize to major project locations and take ownership of project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

The company is known for investing in its people, building strong internal teams and creating clear paths for long-term advancement. You’ll join an organization that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where leadership development and hands‑on training are genuinely part of the culture.

This role is responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance and client coordination of assigned projects, ensuring each project is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex electrical construction projects across the United States.
• Mobilize to assigned project locations and maintain an active presence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from preconstruction and startup through commissioning and closeout.
• Build and coordinate project teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain accountability for project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor productivity and profitability.
• Develop, maintain and update project schedules based on changing site conditions and project priorities.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and other project documents to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors and other key project stakeholders.
• Partner closely with field leadership to coordinate manpower, materials, equipment and project execution.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors and trade partners to ensure safety, quality and performance standards are met.
• Manage procurement and long‑lead electrical equipment to protect the project schedule.
• Oversee change orders, billing and contract documentation.
• Identify project risks early and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support and reinforce jobsite safety and quality‑control standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and preconstruction teams on Design‑Build projects as applicable.
• Develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and project support staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience within commercial, healthcare, or mission‑critical/data center preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide and remain based near assigned project locations.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience coordinating closely with field operations and construction leadership.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, installation methods and commissioning.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus.
• Experience working in Design‑Build environments is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• $130,000–$180,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Relocation and travel assistance
• Long‑term advancement opportunities within a growing national contractor