Project Manager - Electrical Construction / National Travel

National Association of Women in Construction; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for Electrical Construction with national travel. Based in Columbus, OH, you will lead electrical projects, coordinate teams, and ensure adherence to NEC, schedules, and budgets.

The role involves traveling to project sites nationwide and providing leadership across design, procurement, and field operations. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience on electrical or civil projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, budgeting, scheduling and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical project execution from planning to completion.
• Coordinate communication among contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality, and safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Procore

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

ArchKey Solutions

Project Manager - Electrical Construction / National Travel

Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Electrical

Description

PROJECT MANAGER

This position can be based out of Columbus, OH; Charleston, SC; or West Memphis, AR

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As a Project Manager, you will provide overall administrative and technical direction for electrical projects. You will provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects. Our Project Managers play a key role in having overall bottom-line responsibility for profit and loss and consequently carry the authority appropriately.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt to the growing needs of the business.


• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.


• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Oversee total construction and design effort (if applicable) to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, National Electric Code, budget, and schedule.


• Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between both internal and external members on the project including, but not limited to: General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, General Foremen, and union officials.


• Authorize and/or approve all project staff transactions including choice of the superintendent, general foremen, foremen, staff volume, and wages.


• Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.


• Participate in estimating projects and writing bid proposals.


• Review and approve purchase requisitions, payment approvals, sending invoices, and changing order requests.


• Assists in the implementation/interpretation of safety programs and ensures that all OSHA requirements are met.


• Ensure that all company client and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies.


• Ensure the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs.


• Provide directions to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions.


• Responsible for customer maintenance and other sales and marketing.


• Maintain a thorough understanding of labor agreements and standards specific to projects.


• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, project management, business administration, construction management or a related field.


• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience. Solid project management training and skills. Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.


• Experience and proficiency in using construction software tools (e.g., Procore, Accubid, Revit, CAD, SKM, AGI, Navisworks and/or BIM systems may be required for some divisions or business groups. Trained and proficient in estimating techniques, negotiating, budgeting, costing, contracting, scheduling, pricing, and common code requirements.


• Knowledge of and proficiency with project management tools and techniques, construction methods and materials, estimating, costing, power, lighting, systems design and general industry safety standards, procedures, and OSHA regulations. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Excellent financial, analytical, and mathematical skills.


• Customer focus, delegation, presentation, and decision-making skills. Strong organizational, critical thinking skills and detail orientation. Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.


• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective independent problem solving, negotiation, time management and prioritization skills.


• Collaboration, coaching, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with diverse work teams. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.


• Work experience with continuous improvement methodologies and/or similar applications. Strong process orientation.

Travel

• Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.