Industrial Electrical Project Leader

BESCO; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative team environment

Challenging commercial and industrials

Job summary

BESCO in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage budgets, schedules, and staffing while partnering with Superintendents, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and able to see the big picture while handling details, solving problems, and keeping projects moving when challenges arise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical projects is required.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role with an electrical contractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience with project estimating is a plus.
• Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from planning through successful completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and performance.
• Review contract requirements, scope, and obligations.
• Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and estimating as needed.
• Coordinate with Superintendent and field leadership to staff and resource projects.
• Monitor progress against schedule, budget, quality, and specs.
• Identify issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving.
• Maintain budgets and monthly forecasts; track costs and subcontractor performance.
• Manage change orders: identify, price, negotiate, and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment rentals, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders and maintain project docs.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Lead regular project status meetings and document risks and mitigation.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Contract review

Preconstruction involvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship

Job description

BESCO in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage budgets, schedules, and staffing while partnering with Superintendents, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and able to see the big picture while handling details, solving problems, and keeping projects moving when challenges arise.