Project Manager - Self-Perform Electrical, On-Site

AlphaX; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Strong project backlog and growth

Job summary

AlphaX in Detroit metro area seeks an experienced Project Manager to own commercial electrical projects from budgeting to commissioning. You will be backed by in-house estimating and BIM/VDC teams and handle a steady backlog of large-scale work, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability on every project.

The role requires 5+ years of self-perform commercial electrical PM experience and the ability to independently manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct commercial electrical projects through budgeting, planning, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, manpower, and cost forecasts.
• Lead and coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and GC’s.
• Evaluate contracts and drawings to confirm scope and identify design conflicts.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, progress billing, and documentation.
• Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations to align design and pricing.
• Resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and safety on site.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Contract management

Client relations

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM/VDC tools

PM software

Job description

AlphaX in Detroit metro area seeks an experienced Project Manager to own commercial electrical projects from budgeting to commissioning. You will be backed by in-house estimating and BIM/VDC teams and handle a steady backlog of large-scale work, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability on every project.

The role requires 5+ years of self-perform commercial electrical PM experience and the ability to independently manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships.