Project Manager

Comfort Systems USA; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Leadership training

Collaborative culture

National project opportunities

Job summary

Amteck is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale electrical construction projects, ranging from $30M–$50M+, driving performance, financial success, client satisfaction, and team development.

You will oversee all phases from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating with clients, field leadership, and executives, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Project Management experience in electrical construction.
• Experience managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $30M–$50M+.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Construction Project Management, NEC, OSHA.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, field leadership, and executive management.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution.
• Drive project financial performance, forecasting, and cost control.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, Engineering, Estimating, and Executive Leadership
• Develop and mentor Assistant Project Managers and project staff
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and exceptional service
• Review contracts, risk analysis, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and documentation
• Utilize scheduling tools to maintain project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Lead pull-planning sessions and production tracking strategies
• Oversee QA, safety compliance, and project closeout processes
• Identify value engineering opportunities and prefabrication solutions

Skills

Electrical PM

Project leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AccuBid Anywhere

Job description

Lead Large-Scale Electrical Construction Projects for One of the Nation's Top 50 Electrical Contractors!

Amteck is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects ranging from $30M–$50M+, while driving project performance, financial success, client satisfaction, and team development.

If you're a proven construction leader with strong electrical project management experience and a passion for delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will oversee all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the primary liaison between clients, field leadership, and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale electrical construction projects
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution
• Drive project financial performance, forecasting, and cost control
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Engineering, Estimating, and Executive Leadership
• Develop and mentor Assistant Project Managers and project staff
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring exceptional customer service
• Manage contract review, risk analysis, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Utilize scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to maintain project schedules
• Lead pull-planning sessions and implement production tracking strategies
• Oversee quality assurance, safety compliance, and project closeout processes
• Review and negotiate major material purchases and subcontract agreements
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams to support workforce planning and project staffing
• Identify value engineering opportunities and prefabrication solutions to improve project outcomes

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Project Management experience in electrical construction
• Experience managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $30M–$50M+
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical Construction Project Management
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • OSHA regulations and safety practices
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and budgeting skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AccuBid Anywhere
• Experience leading large field teams and mentoring project staff
• Strong understanding of construction technology and document management systems

Why Join Amteck?

At Amteck, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to work on some of the most exciting and challenging electrical construction projects in the industry.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Leadership training and career growth programs
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to lead high-profile national construction projects