Project Manager- Commercial and Industrial

Sargent Electric Company; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company in De Pere, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from planning to completion. You will develop schedules, coordinate field teams, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with codes and contract terms.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in electrical construction, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing multimillion-dollar projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 5–7+ years in electrical construction or industrial project management.
• Proven success managing multimillion-dollar electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, and submittals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute electrical construction projects of varying size.
• Develop schedules, manpower forecasts, and resource plans with field leadership.
• Monitor progress using quantity tracking and earned value methods.
• Maintain project budgets, cost-loaded schedules, and labor plans.
• Track costs, productivity, procurement, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Lead meetings with owners, general contractors, and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with codes, drawings, and contract terms.
• Support safety programs and site-specific safety plans.
• Provide direction to PMs and field leaders; drive accountability and improvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Rivet Workforce Management

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 **escalate** 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