Project Manager

Tri-City Electric Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical scope execution on large-scale projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, change orders, and coordinate with clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors while aligning field work with project plans and QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders.
• Experience leading project engineers, APMs, or support staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned electrical scope from planning through closeout.
• Manage day-to-day project operations including schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders.
• Coordinate with project controls, BIM, procurement, and field teams.
• Identify risks, constraints, and long-lead challenges; implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee subcontractors, purchasing, and equipment procurement.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and team coordination efforts.
• Ensure QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and code compliance are met.
• Support team development, onboarding, and performance alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Project Manager leads the execution of assigned electrical scope on large-scale construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead all phases of assigned electrical scope from planning through closeout
• Manage day-to-day project operations including schedule, budget, safety, and quality
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors
• Collaborate with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders
• Coordinate with project controls, BIM, procurement, and field teams
• Identify risks, constraints, and long-lead challenges; implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee subcontractors, purchasing, and equipment procurement
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and team coordination efforts
• Ensure QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and code compliance are met
• Support team development, onboarding, and performance alignment
  

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction project management
• Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders
• Experience leading project engineers, APMs, or support staff
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project lifecycle
  

Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments. This includes the ability to build relationships with clients and trade partners, solve problems proactively, drive accountability across teams, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and project performance.

All job offers are contingent upon completing a successful drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.