Senior Electrical Project Manager

SL Recruit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Recruit is seeking two Senior Electrical Project Managers for projects in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. The role focuses on leading electrical construction from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and ownership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional sectors, and a proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with clients and

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.

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

Electrical project leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder 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