Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and company holidays

Opportunities for project ownership

Dedicated BIM/VDC resources

Steady pipeline of large-scaleProjects

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager in Detroit to lead complex electrical construction projects from planning through turnover. You will drive schedules, cost forecasts, and procurement while coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of electrical systems, and hands-on experience with BIM/VDC integration, change management, and field operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Required: Previous experience working for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
• Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects from planning through turnover.
• Develop schedules, procurement plans, staffing, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to verify requirements and identify conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and project documentation.
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances; implement corrective actions.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Project management

Tools

Construction project management software

Microsoft Office

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from budgeting and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop 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 needed.
• 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.

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Required: Previous experience working for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• 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 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.

• 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.