Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaGov; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Company holidays

Project ownership opportunities

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

AlphaGov in Detroit is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from planning through turnover. You will manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships within a self-performing contracting environment.

You will coordinate field teams, review drawings, monitor costs and safety, and work with estimating, BIM/VDC, and preconstruction to align design with construction goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor is required.
• Ability to manage projects from planning through completion, end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction sequencing, and field supervision.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, procurement, billing, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects from budgeting and planning through installation and turnover.
• Develop and maintain schedules, procurement plans, staffing, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, and general contractors.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specs to verify requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and documentation.
• Monitor costs, labor, cash flow, and budget variances; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design and construction.
• Resolve design conflicts and scheduling issues to minimize disruptions.
• Lead project meetings and communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, workmanship, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

Leadership

Budget & scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover. The ideal candidate has a proven track record working for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can independently manage project budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of commercial electrical systems, hands‑on project management experience, and the ability to coordinate field teams and project stakeholders while maintaining quality, safety, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from budgeting and initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover
• Develop and maintain project schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts to support timely and profitable project delivery
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout project execution
• Review contracts, electrical drawings, and technical specifications to verify project requirements and identify design conflicts
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and project documentation
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective actions when necessary
• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction activities
• Resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues to minimize project disruptions
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor
• Previous experience working for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion
• Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules
• Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations
• Knowledge of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects is preferred

Important Qualification

Candidates must have direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor. Experience limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration will not meet the core requirements.

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
• Steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects
• Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources
• Opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career growth
• Collaborative team environment