Senior Electrical PM — Complex Commercial Builds, Travel

Upchurch; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Upchurch is a rapidly growing building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex electrical construction projects from pre-construction to close-out, ensuring profitability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, client relations, and coordinating with internal teams while mentoring PMs and engineers.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects in commercial or industrial settings.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar projects to successful completion.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, and construction sequencing.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and contract compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management software (Procore, Viewpoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed
• Design-build or CMAR experience preferred.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and prefabrication strategies.
• Must be able to travel 80-100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-value or technically complex electrical projects.
• Drive pre-construction efforts including estimating support, scope definition, and constructability reviews.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower planning.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Guide and oversee project management teams including Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers.
• Review and approve contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and billing.
• Monitor project performance metrics including productivity, cost, risk, and cash flow.
• Partner with field leadership and safety managers to ensure safe, high-quality installations.
• Resolve complex challenges in design coordination, logistics, and resource management.
• Support strategic initiatives such as Lean construction practices, prefab opportunities, and process improvements.
• Assist in hiring, developing, and retaining top project management talent.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Negotiation

Problem solving

Construction scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upchurch is a rapidly growing building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex electrical construction projects from pre-construction to close-out, ensuring profitability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, client relations, and coordinating with internal teams while mentoring PMs and engineers.