Electrical Senior Project Manager
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Electrical Senior Project Manager Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee electrical construction projects, lead field and project teams, and drive successful project delivery. This role is responsible for coordinating project planning and execution, managing financial performance, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring work meets established safety, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical construction, proven leadership capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while developing long-term client partnerships.
Electrical Senior Project Manager Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Direct the planning, staffing, coordination, and execution of electrical and mission-critical construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
- Schedule and Resource Management: Coordinate labor, materials, tools, equipment, and project information to meet construction milestones and contractual commitments.
- Financial Performance: Monitor labor productivity, projected work hours, project costs, and overall profitability. Identify potential issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Team Oversight: Provide leadership and direction to superintendents, field supervisors, foremen, and electrical crews across multiple projects or jobsites.
- Technical and Document Review: Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation; resolve technical and operational challenges; and coordinate field installation requirements.
- Customer and Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with clients, general contractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders. Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and solutions.
- Jobsite Engagement: Visit active projects to evaluate progress, support field leadership, resolve concerns, and reinforce safe work practices.
- Business Development: Cultivate existing accounts, identify opportunities for additional work, and contribute to networking and customer development efforts.
- Quality and Compliance: Ensure project execution aligns with contract requirements, company standards, applicable regulations, and established safety and quality practices.
- Project Closeout: Coordinate completion activities, resolve outstanding issues, and support an organized turnover that meets customer expectations.
Electrical Senior Project Manager Qualifications
- Five or more years of electrical construction project management experience preferred; comparable relevant experience will be considered.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
- Knowledge of electrical construction methods, project documentation, scheduling, and field operations.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, lead field teams, and manage project resources effectively.
- Understanding of project cost management, labor productivity, and profitability.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with computers and standard project management or business software.
- Completion of, or willingness to pursue, an approved electrical apprenticeship program preferred.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will deliver electrical construction projects safely, efficiently, and profitably while building capable teams, maintaining customer confidence, and identifying opportunities for continued business growth.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you managed electrical construction projects from planning through completion and closeout?
- Have you overseen multiple projects or jobsites simultaneously?
- Have you developed customer relationships or helped generate additional construction business?
- What construction or project management software have you used?
- Are you able to travel to active jobsites as required within the Indiana area?
- Are you able to pass a drug screen and background check?
Experience:
- Electrical Project Management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person