Senior Electrical Project Manager

SL Recruit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Recruit represents a well-established MEP contractor seeking two Senior Electrical Project Managers to support projects in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. The role emphasizes client-facing, high-ownership responsibilities and managing electrical scopes on commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.

As a senior PM, you will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, oversee budgets and schedules, coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders, and drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional projects.
• Background working for an electrical contractor or MEP firm preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, project financials, and scheduling.
• Proven ability to lead projects and communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee procurement, cost tracking, and change management
• Collaborate closely with preconstruction and field leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Client communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing MEP contractor, is seeking two experienced Senior Electrical Project Managers to support projects in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. This organization is backed by a larger construction platform, offering the resources of a major contractor with the agility of a specialized electrical division.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing, high-ownership environment and has a strong background managing electrical scopes on commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee procurement, cost tracking, and change management
• Collaborate closely with preconstruction and field leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects
• Background working for an electrical contractor or MEP firm preferred
• Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional projects
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, project financials, and scheduling
• Proven ability to lead projects and communicate effectively with clients and teams

Why This Opportunity

• Backed by a larger, well-established construction organization
• Strong pipeline of work across Virginia
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and client relationships
• Growth-oriented environment with long-term career potential