Senior Electrical Project Manager

ARCO Design/Build; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years +$

Volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to own large-scale industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will drive strategic client relationships, lead PM teams, and ensure profitability and on-time delivery on multi-million-dollar scopes.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12+ years of leadership in electrical projects, deep technical knowledge of power distribution, NEC compliance, and experience with long-lead equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive project management leadership in electrical subcontracting.
• Experience managing large-scale industrial or heavy commercial electrical scopes ($5M–$20M+).
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management; Master Electrician license valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall financial, operational, and safety success for large-scale projects with P&L accountability.
• Serve as senior executive contact for owners, GC, engineering firms, driving client retention.
• Direct, mentor, and develop PMs and staff to high standards of execution.
• Manage project profitability, cash flow forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead equipment and supplier negotiations.
• Partner with Field Operations to optimize labor and ensure safety/quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master Electrician license (valued)

Construction Management degree (valued)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost-control platforms

Job description

ABOUT YOU

PureGrid Electrical is looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager who is a proven leader, strategic thinker, and driven by flawless execution. You are an exceptional communicator and strategist who thrives on overseeing complex, multi-million dollar electrical projects, driving financial performance, managing risk, and maintaining tight control over schedules and resources.

You excel at translating complex designs into high-yield execution plans, maintaining strong client and general contractor partnerships, and mentoring project personnel. If you are a collaborative leader who values safety, profitability, and precision, and you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you can take total ownership of major industrial electrical scopes from estimation through commissioning, you’ll fit right in.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Executive Project Ownership: Lead overall financial, operational, and safety success for large-scale, complex industrial electrical projects, maintaining full P&L accountability from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Strategic Client & Partner Leadership: Serve as the primary senior executive contact for owners, general contractors, engineering firms, and key stakeholders, driving client retention and securing high-value repeat business.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Direct, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project administrative staff, fostering high standards of execution and supporting professional career growth.
• Advanced Financial Management: Manage overall project profitability, cash flow forecasting, risk mitigation, major subcontracts, high-stakes change order negotiations, and monthly billing approvals.
• High-Level Procurement & Vendor Strategy: Oversee procurement strategy for critical long-lead power distribution equipment (switchgear, transformers), mitigating supply chain risk through strategic vendor negotiations.
• Field & Operational Alignment: Partner closely with Field Operations Managers and General Superintendents to optimize labor allocation, resolve high-level field bottlenecks, and ensure uncompromised safety and quality standards.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 8–12+ years of progressive project management leadership within the electrical subcontracting industry, with a proven track record managing large-scale industrial or heavy commercial electrical scopes ($5M–$20M+).
• Technical Expertise: Deep technical mastery of industrial electrical distribution systems, power systems, medium/high voltage equipment, NEC compliance, and complex single-line drawings.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; Master Electrician license or equivalent extensive trade leadership experience highly valued.
• Software & Business Acumen: Advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project), and financial/cost-control platforms.
• Skills & Leadership Approach: Strong business acumen, executive-level communication skills, high-level negotiation ability, and a decisive, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Travel & Location: Ability to travel as needed to oversee strategic job sites across the country during critical project milestones.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO/Murray, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets