Project Manager

Vandenberg Electric; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandenberg Electric in Nebraska is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with customers, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget results with high quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and can manage multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships across residential,

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, preferably within the electrical, construction, or skilled trades industry.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction, service work, or electrical systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee electrical projects from start to finish.
• Develop project schedules, establish milestones, and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and other challenges.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and deadlines.
• Coordinate daily activities with electricians, field crews, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate project expectations, timelines, and priorities clearly to the team.
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor labor hours, material costs, equipment expenses, and overall project profitability.
• Review project costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses.
• Manage change orders and communicate scope or cost changes to customers and appropriate team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates regarding project status, scheduling, and potential changes.
• Address customer questions and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Build strong relationships with general contractors, property owners, vendors, and other industry partners.
• Ensure projects follow applicable electrical codes, permitting requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required documentation.
• Monitor work quality and help resolve deficiencies or issues before project closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, budgets, change orders, and completion documents.
• Track project performance against established schedules, budgets, and objectives.
• Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, and customer walkthroughs.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and properly organized.
• Identify lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We provide reliable electrical solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and agricultural needs. From service upgrades and new construction to generators and system maintenance, we are committed to delivering quality workmanship, dependable service, and electrical solutions our customers can trust.

Position Summary

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee electrical projects from initial planning through completion. This individual will coordinate with customers, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee electrical projects from start to finish.
• Develop project schedules, establish milestones, and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and other challenges.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and deadlines.

Team Coordination and Leadership

• Coordinate daily activities with electricians, field crews, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate project expectations, timelines, and priorities clearly to the team.
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor labor hours, material costs, equipment expenses, and overall project profitability.
• Review project costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control expenses.
• Manage change orders and communicate scope or cost changes to customers and appropriate team members.

Customer and Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates regarding project status, scheduling, and potential changes.
• Address customer questions and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Build strong relationships with general contractors, property owners, vendors, and other industry partners.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure projects follow applicable electrical codes, permitting requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and required documentation.
• Monitor work quality and help resolve deficiencies or issues before project closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, budgets, change orders, and completion documents.

Project Completion and Reporting

• Track project performance against established schedules, budgets, and objectives.
• Coordinate final inspections, punch-list completion, and customer walkthroughs.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and properly organized.
• Identify lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in project management, preferably within the electrical, construction, or skilled trades industry.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction, service work, or electrical systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing residential, commercial, or agricultural electrical projects.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical codes, permitting, and inspection processes.
• Experience reading electrical plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Knowledge of estimating, job costing, labor productivity, and material procurement.
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors.
• Electrical trade experience, journeyman electrician background, or relevant technical education.
• Leadership and team coordination
• Planning, scheduling, and organization
• Budget management and cost control
• Customer service and relationship building
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Adaptability and time management
• Commitment to safety and quality

What Success Looks Like

The successful Project Manager will help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. They will maintain clear communication with customers and field teams, anticipate potential issues, support strong project profitability, and contribute to the company's reputation for reliable electrical service and quality workmanship.

This position involves a combination of office-based project coordination and on-site visits to residential, commercial, and agricultural project locations. The role requires regular communication with field personnel, customers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

We are committed to providing a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.