Project Manager- Commercial and Industrial

Sargent Electric; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company in De Pere, Wisconsin is seeking three Project Managers to oversee electrical construction projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate schedules, manage budgets, and lead field teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role blends office planning with on-site oversight, requiring 5-7+ years in electrical construction and a strong grasp of drawings, submittals, and project controls.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of electrical construction or industrial electrical project management experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, submittals, and construction methods.
• Excellent written communication skills and proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned electrical construction projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, manpower forecasts, and resource requirements in coordination with field leadership.
• Track and manage job costs, labor productivity, material procurement, subcontractor performance, change orders, and billing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.

We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking three PROJECT MANAGER to support our growing DE PERE, WISCONSIN office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned electrical construction projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, manpower forecasts, and resource requirements in coordination with field leadership.
• Utilize quantity tracking systems to monitor installation progress and validate productivity.
• Apply earned value management (EVM) principles by integrating quantity tracking, progress reporting, and cost data to measure performance and support accurate forecasting.
• Utilize Rivet Workforce Management for all assigned projects; update weekly to ensure proper labor resources are available and aligned with project needs.
• Coordinate the work of field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project support staff.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, approved drawings, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Create detailed project budgets, cost-loaded schedules, and labor plans.
• Track and manage job costs, labor productivity, material procurement, subcontractor performance, change orders, and billing.
• Use quantity-based progress measurement to support accurate earned value reporting, cost forecasting, and schedule alignment.
• Identify cost variances, develop recovery plans, and elevate significant issues as needed to protect project profitability.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and executive-level updates.
• Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms, scope requirements, and subcontract agreements.
• Identify, document, and manage scope changes, delays, and claims.
• Support time-impact analyses and support formal change order submissions.
• Ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, safety, and all regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary day-to-day project liaison.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and proactively.
• Support long-term strategic relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
• Ensure project adherence to company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans.
• Collaborate with Safety and Quality teams to maintain safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.
• Participate in job-site audits and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Provide direction and support to Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and field leaders assigned to the project.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, training, onboarding, and employee development activities as requested

Any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5-7+ years of electrical construction or industrial electrical project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, submittals, and construction methods.
• Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• The ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, and effective communication as a team player.
• Understanding of the importance of multi-tasking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mission-critical, industrial, hospital, or commercial power systems is a plus.

TRAVEL/CONDITIONS:

• Combination of office and jobsite work.
• Travel to project locations as required.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites and attend field meetings.

WHY JOIN SARGENT?

• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and l