Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaGov; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Project ownership and career growth

Job summary

AlphaGov in Detroit seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical projects from start to finish. Supported by in-house estimating and BIM/VDC teams, the role offers true project ownership from budgeting through commissioning and closeout.

The ideal candidate has a background in self-performing electrical work and can independently manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while ensuring safety and profitability across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor is required.
• Experience managing projects from planning through completion.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specs, contracts, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct commercial electrical projects through all phases from budgeting to turnover.
• Develop and manage schedules, procurement plans, and cost forecasts.
• Lead superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, and subs.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress billing.
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and variances.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client communication

Tools

Construction project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established, self-performing commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical projects from start to finish. Supported by in-house estimating and BIM/VDC teams and a consistent backlog of large-scale work, this role offers true project ownership, from initial budgeting through commissioning and final closeout.

The ideal candidate has built a career on the self-perform side of the electrical trade and is confident independently managing budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while safeguarding quality, safety, and profitability on every project. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct commercial electrical projects through every phase, from budgeting and preconstruction planning to installation, commissioning, and turnover
• Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, manpower requirements, and cost forecasts to deliver work on time and on budget
• Lead and coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout construction
• Evaluate contracts, electrical drawings, and specifications to confirm scope and identify design conflicts before they reach the field
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, progress billing, and project documentation
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective action as needed
• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations to keep design, pricing, and installation aligned
• Proactively resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor
• Required: direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor
• Proven history of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion
• Strong working knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems
• Hands-on 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 across preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations
• Sound understanding of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Preferred: experience on healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex commercial projects

Please Note:

This role requires direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor. Backgrounds limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration will not meet the core requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• A strong, steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects
• Dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support
• Clear opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career advancement
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture