Project Manager - Electrical Service

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Project Manager – Electrical Service to lead full lifecycle electrical service and small-to-medium projects across commercial facilities and light industrial sites in Western Washington. You will scope, estimate, schedule, execute, bill, and retain customers as the primary account contact.

The role requires 3–5 years of electrical project management experience, strong NEC and local permitting knowledge, and proficiency with Office and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing commercial electrical service work or electrical project management.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, Life Safety Codes, and Washington State electrical permitting requirements.
• Experience developing T&M and lump sum estimates and proposals for commercial electrical projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Experience with ERP/construction management software such as ViewPoint; Salesforce experience a plus.
• Familiarity with facility maintenance programs, PM standards, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and accounts.
• Washington State electrical license (EL01) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of electrical service and small-to-medium project work from scoping and estimating through scheduling and billing.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for service accounts across commercial facilities, light industrial, health care, and mixed-use sites.
• Coordinate scheduling and dispatch of electricians and service technicians.
• Manage job cost, WIP, and billing for T&M and lump sum projects; prepare change orders and monitor margins.
• Support contract renewals and service agreement expansions.
• Oversee permitting and coordinate AHJ inspections.
• Grow the electrical service account base through internal and external business development.

Skills

Electrical project management

NEC knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

ViewPoint/ERP software

Salesforce experience

Client relationships

Tools

ViewPoint

Salesforce

ERP software

Job description

Build the future, sparkinnovationand align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lastingimpact. Together,we’rebuilding a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generatingnearly 40%of total global energy-related carbon emissions.We’remaking a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate,affordabilityand equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get wherewe’regoing, we need big thinkers, problemsolversand collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking a Project Manager – Electrical Service to join our growing Electrical Construction Western Washington division. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of electrical service and small-to-medium project work, from scoping and estimating through scheduling, execution, billing, and customer retention. You are the day-to-day point of contact for service accounts across commercial facilities, light industrial, health care, and mixed-use properties, and the operational lead for your assigned project portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a portfolio of electrical service accounts and owner-direct projects ranging from T&M work orders to lump-sum projects up to $1M.
• Develop scopes of work, estimates, and proposals for new and existing service accounts
• Coordinate scheduling and dispatch of electricians and service technicians to ensure efficient coverage of service calls, planned maintenance, and project work
• Manage job cost, WIP, and billing for T&M and lump sum projects; prepare change orders and monitor project margin
• Serve as primary client point of contact for assigned service accounts; support contract renewals and service agreement expansions
• Manage permitting and coordinate AHJ inspections for project scope
• Grow the electrical service account base through internal and external business development activities
• Enforce McKinstry safety standards on all service work; participate in safety observations and incident reporting in compliance with OSHA requirements
• Collaborate across McKinstry internal teams including: mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, to support multi-trade scopes and internal electrical requests
• Provide technical oversight and field support to technicians to ensure quality workmanship and code compliance
• Analyze service metrics and work order performance; recommend operational improvements to increase profitability and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable electrical, life safety, and building codes

What You Need to Succeed

• 3–5 years of experience managing commercial electrical service work or electrical project management, including direct coordination of electricians or service technicians
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, Life Safety Codes, and Washington State electrical permitting requirements
• Familiarity with motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), three-phase power distribution, and industrial panel work in a commercial or light industrial service environment.
• Experience developing T&M and lump sum estimates and proposals for commercial electrical projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required); experience with ERP/construction management software such as ViewPoint or equivalent; Salesforce experience a plus
• Familiarity with facility maintenance programs, PM standards, and preventive maintenance planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active projects and accounts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment with both reactive (emergency) and planned work
• Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships in a service environment
• Washington State electrical license (EL01) is a plus

PeopleFirstBenefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVFassistance.
• Up to16 weekspaid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

Ifyou’redriven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is$105,030 - $185,500per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits,dependenton the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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