Senior Electrical Project Manager

Vertex Integration Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

A leading electrical solutions provider in Washington, DC, seeks a construction project manager to lead teams in the electrical construction of large-scale semiconductor fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction management experience, with at least 5 years in electrical project management in high-tech environments. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, safety, project execution, and maintaining strong client relationships. Competitive benefits and a commitment to continuous improvement are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of electrical project management experience on large scale projects.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fab electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for electrical construction of semiconductor fab projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
• Manage project execution aligned with budgets and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Strong scheduling skills

Conflict resolution

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

ConEst

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, national electrical and technology solutions provider with decades of experience delivering complex, high-tech infrastructure projects. They specialize in comprehensive electrical contracting, systems integration, and construction services for advanced manufacturing environments, including semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs).

In this role, you will lead teams responsible for the electrical construction of large-scale semiconductor fab projects, reporting directly to senior leadership. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery including project management, estimating, billing, collections, and team development in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and stringent fab-specific protocols
• Promote job site safety and enforce national, local, and client-specific safety standards
• Develop detailed estimates and review project proposals for complex electrical scopes
• Establish project timelines, budgets, manpower plans, and resource allocation strategies
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with design documents, budget, and schedule
• Collaborate closely with owners, engineers, and trade partners to manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate the activities of internal teams and subcontractors across multiple workstreams
• Work directly with vendors to support procurement of specialized electrical equipment and long-lead materials
• Lead billing and collections processes proactively to maintain project cash flow
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress, quality, and compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in highly technical, repeat-client environments
• Assist leadership with labor forecasting and material planning for multi-phase projects
• Provide consistent reporting and updates to senior management
• Forecast and manage project financials to keep work aligned with targets
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, and execution plans
• Manage RFPs, change orders, and scope modifications
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and field leaders
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Education & Experience

Required

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• 5+ years of electrical project management experience on large-scale, complex industrial or high-tech manufacturing projects (semiconductor fabs strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with semiconductor fab electrical systems, including medium/high-voltage distribution, tool hook-ups, cleanroom environments, and mission-critical power systems
• Experience working in active or phased construction environments with strict contamination and safety controls
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms
• Ability to perform under aggressive schedules and high stakeholder expectations
• Commitment to continuous improvement in leadership, organization, and communication
• Strong scheduling, delegation, and team coordination skills
• Proven conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Semiconductor fab or advanced manufacturing project experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience such as journeyman/master electrician license)
• PMP or PMI-SP certification
• Experience with Google Suite, Salesforce, and electrical estimating software such as ConEst
• Medical, dental, and prescription drug insurance (100% premium covered by employer)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage