Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Vehicle allowance

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career progression

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is partnering with a well-established electrical contractor to hire a Senior Project Manager for Minneapolis market leadership. You will oversee all phases from preconstruction to closeout, guiding teams and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in commercial electrical construction, $5M+ project experience, and a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing commercial electrical construction projects.
• Proven experience managing projects valued at $5M+.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for large commercial electrical construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership throughout project execution.
• Oversee financial performance, cost control, billing, and change order management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to maintain project success.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support business development efforts through exceptional client service and repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

I'm partnered with a well-established electrical contractor that is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Minneapolis market.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical construction leader who has consistently delivered complex projects and is looking to join a contractor with a strong backlog, outstanding reputation, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will oversee all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

This individual will provide leadership to project teams while working closely with field operations, executive leadership, clients, and design professionals to deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Experience

• Higher Education Campuses
• Advanced Manufacturing Facilities
• Data Centers
• Government Buildings
• Life Sciences Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for large commercial electrical construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership throughout project execution.
• Oversee financial performance, cost control, billing, and change order management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to maintain project success.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support business development efforts through exceptional client service and repeat business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing commercial electrical construction projects.
• Proven experience managing electrical construction projects valued at $5M+.
• Experience delivering projects in one or more of the following markets: Healthcare, Higher Education, Advanced Manufacturing, Data Centers, Government, or Life Sciences.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction means, methods, scheduling, and project financial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

What's Offered

• Performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career advancement with one of the region's leading electrical contractors.