Project Manager

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Job summary

A specialized staffing agency is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical installation projects across the U.S. The candidate will manage multiple projects, develop schedules and budgets, and lead teams in compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal applicants will have a background in electrical construction and experience in critical environments. This position offers competitive compensation and strong benefits while working on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical contracting or commercial/industrial construction.
• Experience in environments like airports, federal facilities, hospitals, or data centers.
• Familiarity with standby power and critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical power system installation projects.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and maintain client communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, federal requirements, and quality expectations.
• Review and approve invoices, track project costs, and support financial reporting.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and material/equipment procurement.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and budget.

Skills

Experience managing electrical construction projects

Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, UL standards

Ability to communicate with clients

Managing subcontractors

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a specialized power systems integrator that supports high-profile federal and mission-critical infrastructure projects. They are hiring a Project Manager to lead complex electrical installation projects across the U.S. This is a direct hire opportunity offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the chance to work on nationally significant facilities. The ideal candidate has experience managing electrical construction projects, working with standby or critical power, and coordinating subcontracted trades.

Responsibilities

1. Manage multiple electrical power system installation projects from kickoff through closeout.
2. Develop schedules, budgets, submittals, and resource plans while maintaining client communication.
3. Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, field personnel, and subcontractors.
4. Ensure compliance with safety standards, federal requirements, and quality expectations.
5. Review and approve invoices, track project costs, and support financial reporting.
6. Coordinate permitting, inspections, and material/equipment procurement.
7. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule and budget.

Requirements

1. Background in electrical contracting or overall commercial/industrial construction.
2. Experience in environments such as airports, federal facilities, hospitals, pharma, or data centers.
3. Familiarity with mission critical systems, standby power, generators, or battery/UPS systems.
4. Ability to travel approximately 20% (roughly monthly trips).
5. Experience managing subcontractors and field installation teams.
6. Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, UL, or similar regulatory standards.
7. Ability to pass a federal background check.