Project Manager

Norlee Group (NLG); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Norlee Group is seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead small to mid-size commercial electrical construction projects from turnover to closeout. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, procurement, financial performance, field coordination, and client communication.

You will work with Superintendents, Estimators, Purchasing, Engineering, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and owners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing small to mid-sized commercial electrical construction projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills.
• Familiarity with NEC and local electrical codes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage commercial electrical projects from turnover through closeout.
• Review contracts, estimates, scopes, drawings, schedules, and budgets to set execution plans.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and develop/maintain schedules with field leadership.
• Coordinate electrical distribution, switchgear, lighting, and power with other trades.
• Monitor labor productivity, control costs, and ensure contract compliance and safety.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and owner billings.
• Maintain communications with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Financial management

Project planning

Scheduling

Client communication

Risk management

Job description

Company Overview

Norlee Group is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to join our team.

Commercial Electrical Project Manager

Norlee Group

Company Overview

Norlee Group is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to join our team.

Position Summary

The Commercial Electrical Project Manager is responsible for managing small to mid-sized commercial electrical construction projects, or designated portions of larger projects, from project turnover through final closeout. This position oversees project planning, scheduling, procurement, financial performance, field coordination, and client communication while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager works closely with Superintendents, Estimators, Purchasing, Engineering, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, coordinating electrical installations with other trades, monitoring labor productivity, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, approved construction documents, and applicable electrical codes. Experience with commercial construction projects, particularly K-12 educational facilities, is a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, technical, and financial management skills while contributing to Norlee Group's continued growth and profitability.

Key Measurables

• Management of assigned annual project volume and revenue targets, with a target range of $3 million to $8 million where applicable.
• Achievement of project revenue and gross profit goals.
• Accurate project cost projections, labor forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Maintenance of positive project cash flow through timely and accurate billings.
• Completion of documented project kickoff meetings for all assigned projects.
• Timely processing of RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and owner billings.
• Adherence to project schedules, installation milestones, and contractual completion dates.
• Effective coordination of electrical work with general contractors and other construction trades.
• Compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
• Timely completion of inspections, punch lists, and project closeout documentation.
• Positive customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Effective identification and resolution of project risks, scope changes, and schedule conflicts.
• Limited need for Group Manager intervention on routine project issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Plan, organize, and manage assigned commercial electrical construction projects from turnover through final closeout.
• Review contracts, estimates, scopes of work, drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets to establish project execution plans.
• Lead project kickoff meetings to review scope, schedule, budget, procurement requirements, manpower needs, and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with field leadership, general contractors, and other trades.
• Establish installation milestones for rough-in, conduit installation, wire and cable pulling, equipment installation, switchgear, panelboards, lighting, power distribution, and final connections as applicable to project scope.
• Coordinate multiple projects and job sites while maintaining communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, material delays, and schedule risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, jobsite walkthroughs, estimating reviews, and project turnover meetings.

Technical and Construction Coordination

• Review electrical construction drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting plans, equipment schedules, and details for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate installation of electrical distribution systems, feeders, branch circuits, conduit, wiring, switchgear, panelboards, transformers, lighting, controls, and electrical equipment as required by the project.
• Coordinate electrical rough-in, equipment locations, sleeves, penetrations, and installation sequencing with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and other trades.
• Work with engineers, architects, consultants, general contractors, and vendors to resolve design discrepancies and technical questions.
• Review equipment submittals and verify that materials and equipment meet project specifications and approved design requirements.
• Identify potential conflicts involving ceiling conditions, structural elements, equipment rooms, existing utilities, and other building systems.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, startup, commissioning, and final acceptance as required by the project.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with approved drawings, contract requirements, applicable NEC provisions, local codes, and project quality standards.

Commercial Construction Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with general contractors, construction managers, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Participate in construction coordination meetings and provide updates on project progress, manpower, procurement, and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, drywall, ceiling, concrete, and other trades.
• Monitor construction sequencing and identify opportunities to reduce rework, avoid delays, and improve labor efficiency.
• Coordinate site access, material deliveries, equipment staging, inspections, and installation sequencing.
• Manage requirements for new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, additions, and phased construction projects.
• Maintain professional relationships with construction partners and customers to support successful project delivery and future business opportunities.

K-12 Educational Projects

• Coordinate electrical construction activities in new and renovated K-12 educational facilities when applicable.
• Understand the importance of school schedules, summer construction windows, phased occupancy, and minimizing disruption to educational operations.
• Coordinate with school districts, construction managers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and district representatives.
• Support compliance with site-specific safety procedures, restricted-access requirements, background screening, and other school district requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, equipment startup, and turnover to meet school occupancy dates and project milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communication to support school district acceptance and final closeout.

Project Documentation and Contract Administration

• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, product data, shop drawings, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, meeting minutes, correspondence, change orders, schedules, procurement logs, and issue logs.
• Identify scope discrepancies, exclusions, design changes, and additional work requiring formal authorization.
• Prepare