Electrical Senior Project Manager

JHKelly, LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

JH Kelly is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Electrical Operations team in the Pacific Northwest. Join a century-old family-owned builder delivering high-value electrical projects ($10M–$20M+) across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Hands-on field background and strong leadership are highly valued for profitability and client growth. Expect travel, manage full lifecycles, and mentor teams while collaborating with crews on job sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of full-cycle project management in electrical construction with field experience.
• Track record of delivering projects profitably and managing multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams on large electrical projects and ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee CPM scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management across projects.
• Direct project staff and ensure consistency in project control procedures.
• Plan estimates, schedules, and control systems; manage variance and FCC projections.
• Negotiate contracts, handle change orders, manage cash flow and collections.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk Management

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Construction Management background (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At JH Kelly, we’re seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Project Manager for our Electrical Operations Team. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in electrical construction and strong field experience to lead and deliver excellence on complex, high-value electrical projects valued between $10M and $20M (and larger) across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Many of our most successful Project Managers began their careers as electricians or in the field—this hands‑on background is extremely important to us, as you'll work closely with our crews at the job sites. If you’re a proven leader with real-world trade experience who excels at managing full project lifecycles, overseeing multiple teams, driving consistent profitability, cultivating long‑term client relationships, open to travel, and thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact with a century-old, family‑owned industry leader.

About Us

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight‑knit culture.

Salary Range

$150,000–$185,000 (DOE) FLSA exempt.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work‑life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit‑sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams to successful outcomes on large and complex electrical projects.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: expert‑level CPM scheduling, budgeting, cost control, projections, variance analysis, and comprehensive risk management.
• Direct project staff, manage concurrent projects, and ensure uniform application of company project control procedures across all jobs.
• Plan and manage estimates, schedules, and control systems; identify and account for variances; produce accurate cost‑at‑completion forecasts.
• Manage contract negotiations, change orders, billings, cash flow forecasting, and timely collections.

Relationship & Business Development

• Build strong, trust‑based relationships and generate repeat business with key client decision‑makers.
• Actively market and sell JH Kelly electrical services to grow and diversify our client base.
• Maintain proactive, collaborative, and professional relationships with craft personnel, clients, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal support teams (safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT).

Team Development & Safety/Quality

• Mentor, train, and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Interns, and other team members.
• Serve as the “leader in charge” for single large/complex projects when required.
• Ensure zero unresolved safety or quality issues through strict adherence to company safety and quality protocols.
• Champion and enforce standard company processes, policies, and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Utilize Project Management software for bid management, job setup, phase codes/budgets, purchase orders, weekly quantity updates, monthly forecasting, and reporting.
• Perform take‑offs, mark‑ups, and annotations on drawings using Bluebeam.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially advanced Excel) and other project management tools.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of full‑cycle project management experience in the electrical construction industry, with significant hands‑on field experience (many of our top performers started as electricians or in field roles). Demonstrated mastery and consistent positive results across multiple markets, sectors, and geographic regions. Proven track record of delivering projects profitably (above bid margin), on or ahead of schedule, with no unresolved safety/quality issues, and developing significant repeat business.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related construction field is a plus but not required.
• Skills:
  • Expert in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling (MS Project or comparable preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, risk assessment, negotiations, and financial control
  • Fully proficient in Microsoft Office suite, expert‑level Excel, and Bluebeam (mark‑ups, take‑offs)
  • Experience in bid opening, job setup, POs, quantities, forecasting, and reports
  • Deep knowledge of construction contracts, change management, quality assurance/control, and safety programs
  • Outstanding leadership, mentoring, oral/written communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Mindset: Self‑starter with strong initiative, highly organized, energetic, and comfortable with self‑generating workflow while building senior management trust in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability and willingness to travel to job sites and work flexible hours as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent transitions between office and construction field environments. In the office, you must be able to sit for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks (typing, mouse use), and communicate effectively by phone. In the field, you must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods on various/uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, crouching, and crawling to inspect confined spaces, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans, inspecting work, and communicating on‑site. You must comply with site‑specific dress codes and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel‑toed boots. Flexibility for travel and non‑standard work hours is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.