Senior Electrical Project Manager - Complex Builds, On Time

PowerWorks Electric; Mooresville (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerWorks Electric in Mooresville, NC seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate clients, field teams, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with codes and safety standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in electrical construction, strong budgeting, scheduling, and change management, plus proficiency with Procore and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of electrical construction or electrical project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Procore is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, specifications, codes, permitting, inspections, and commissioning requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, change orders, subcontracts, purchase orders, billing, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or Electrical Engineering; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned electrical projects, including planning, estimating support, scheduling, procurement, execution, change management, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, manpower plans, and cost controls to support profitable project delivery.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change orders to ensure scope alignment and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal field teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Provide leadership to project managers, assistant project managers, foremen, superintendents, and field personnel to promote accountability, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress, address field conditions, verify safety practices, and support timely decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety requirements, company policies, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead project meetings, prepare progress updates, communicate risks, and provide clear reporting to company leadership and clients.
• Manage procurement of major electrical equipment and materials, including tracking lead times, approvals, deliveries, and vendor performance.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies related to schedule, budget, labor, materials, quality, and client expectations.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to proposals, and representing the company professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Client relations

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

PowerWorks Electric in Mooresville, NC seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate clients, field teams, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with codes and safety standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in electrical construction, strong budgeting, scheduling, and change management, plus proficiency with Procore and MS Office.