Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager

Esi Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life

Job summary

ESI Electrical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction initiatives and ensure alignment with budget and schedule.

You will oversee bid phases through closeout, maintain client relationships, and administer contracts to meet safety and quality standards. The role requires at least five years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Required strong project management skills, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee assigned electrical construction projects from bid phase through final closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain overall accountability for project execution, including work delegated to others, while ensuring adherence to company standards, safety policies, and customer expectations.
• Secure, develop, and maintain customer relationships to support new and ongoing business, including participating in job walks, meeting with customers to define project scope, and preparing accurate cost estimates and proposals.
• Administer construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including reviewing contract terms, defining scope of work, pricing jobs, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate manpower resources using appropriate tools and reports to meet project schedules and budget requirements.
• Monitor and control project financial performance by preparing and reviewing job cost reports, cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) reports; update projected labor hours and costs on a regular basis.
• Coordinate and manage project billing activities to ensure timely, accurate invoicing consistent with customer requirements and to support positive cash flow, including follow‑up on payments as necessary.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll processes by reviewing timecards and ensuring required approvals are completed in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage and administer change orders, including coordinating scope definition, reviewing pricing and proposals, submitting changes within contractual timeframes, tracking change activity, and assisting with billing and accounting documentation.
• Participate in required project meetings with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support project planning, coordination, and progress tracking.
• Complete project closeout requirements, including review and submission of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and ensuring record drawings are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Must be able to exercise judgment, analyze financial and operational data, communicate effectively, and multiple priorities.

Skills

Human relations

Financial analysis

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Negotiation

Written communication

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ESI Electrical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction initiatives and ensure alignment with budget and schedule.

You will oversee bid phases through closeout, maintain client relationships, and administer contracts to meet safety and quality standards. The role requires at least five years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.