Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaGov; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Stable backlog of large-scale projects

Dedicated BIM/VDC support

Significant project ownership

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. You will oversee scheduling, budgeting, procurement, field coordination, project financials, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with a self-performing contractor and a strong understanding of electrical systems, field operations, and project economics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• Proven experience managing commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems and field operations.
• Experience reading drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with construction PM software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, procurement plans, and cost forecasts.
• Track project financials, including labor productivity, billing, change orders, forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, commissioning, closeout, and project turnover.
• Coordinate project handoffs between estimating, preconstruction, and project management.
• Work closely with BIM/VDC teams on constructability, coordination, and installation planning.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, GCs, and leadership.
• Identify and resolve scheduling, budget, procurement, and field issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, safety, and company standards.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Procurement

BIM/VDC

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This role will oversee scheduling, budgeting, procurement, field coordination, project financials, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Project Management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and a strong understanding of electrical construction, field operations, and project financial management. Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or other complex commercial projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, procurement plans, and cost forecasts
• Track project financials, including labor productivity, billing, change orders, forecasting, and profitability
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, commissioning, closeout, and project turnover
• Coordinate project handoffs between estimating, preconstruction, and project management
• Work closely with BIM/VDC teams on constructability, coordination, and installation planning
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, GCs, and leadership
• Identify and resolve scheduling, budget, procurement, and field issues
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project partners
• Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, safety, and company standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial electrical contractor
• Required: Experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor
• Proven experience managing commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, sequencing, and field operations
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, procurement, labor planning, forecasting, billing, and profitability
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
• Experience working with estimating, preconstruction, and BIM/VDC teams
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or other complex commercial projects is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable backlog of large-scale commercial electrical projects
• Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC support
• Significant project ownership and leadership responsibility
• Collaborative environment with long-term career growth opportunities