Electrical Projects Lead

Vandenberg Electric; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandenberg Electric in Nebraska is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with customers, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget results with high quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and can manage multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships across residential,

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, preferably within the electrical, construction, or skilled trades industry.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction, service work, or electrical systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee electrical projects from start to finish.
• Develop project schedules, establish milestones, and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and other challenges.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and deadlines.
• Coordinate daily activities with electricians, field crews, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate project expectations, timelines, and priorities clearly to the team.
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor labor hours, material costs, equipment expenses, and overall project profitability.
• Review project costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses.
• Manage change orders and communicate scope or cost changes to customers and appropriate team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates regarding project status, scheduling, and potential changes.
• Address customer questions and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Build strong relationships with general contractors, property owners, vendors, and other industry partners.
• Ensure projects follow applicable electrical codes, permitting requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required documentation.
• Monitor work quality and help resolve deficiencies or issues before project closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, budgets, change orders, and completion documents.
• Track project performance against established schedules, budgets, and objectives.
• Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, and customer walkthroughs.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and properly organized.
• Identify lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Vandenberg Electric in Nebraska is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with customers, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget results with high quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and can manage multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships across residential,