Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaX; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity for project ownership

Job summary

AlphaX in Detroit seeks an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from planning through turnover. You will oversee budgets, schedules, field teams, and client relationships on self-performing commercial work.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams, reviewing contracts and drawings, managing change orders, and ensuring safety and quality. Opportunities for leadership and career growth exist within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Previous experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor is required.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction projects from budgeting and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop project schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to confirm project requirements and conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and 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 and construction.
• Resolve design conflicts and scheduling issues before they affect delivery.
• Lead project meetings and communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, workmanship standards, and safety procedures.

Skills

Project management

Electrical contractor experience

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

PM software

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from planning through final turnover. The ideal candidate has experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can manage project finances, schedules, field teams, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction projects from budgeting and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop project schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts to ensure timely and profitable delivery.
• Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Review contracts, electrical drawings, and technical specifications to confirm project 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, implementing corrective actions as 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 before they affect project delivery.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety procedures.

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Required: Previous experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• Proven ability to manage commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, 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 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