Senior Project Manager – Electrical

Jobtailor; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate electrical commercial projects for a portfolio of active sites. You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, billing mechanisms, and project controls to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong contract negotiation, risk management, and team leadership; you’ll review contracts, co-operate with owners and subs, and drive profitability through predictive analysis, cost tracking,

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of electrical commercial construction experience with an electrical contractor.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, judgment, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of materials, methods, and tools required for electrical construction.
• Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Firm knowledge of and fluency in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction operations, purchases, financial reporting, and project controls for a portfolio of concurrent electrical projects.
• Participate in proposals, procurement, contract negotiations, project operations, and financial performance management.
• Review project contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions with owners, architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare project controls, budgets, schedules of values, and billing mechanisms.
• Execute major project purchases, product data submittals, shop drawings, material releases, and supply-chain issue mitigation.
• Manage project profitability through predictive analysis and revenue, cost, and profit forecasting.
• Evaluate construction methods and cost-effectiveness; address delays, bad weather, and emergencies.
• Develop and implement project quality-control programs.
• Manage project closeout procedures, documentation, record drawings, cost database input, marketing follow-up, and team debriefing.
• Visit projects regularly to assess performance, progress, quality, field connectivity, and client relationships.
• Execute and manage billing and support positive project cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with company and owner safety and environmental policies.
• Prepare construction budgets and oversee progress and cost reports.
• Coordinate payroll, material/subcontractor payments, and owner progress and final payments with corporate support functions.
• Develop relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms, peers, and trade partners.
• Supervise project staff and provide coaching and counseling to field supervision.
• Negotiate and resolve issues involving change orders, requests for information, and contract scope of work.

Skills

Organization

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Decision making

Communication

Education

BS in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Financial Reporting Tools

Scheduling Software

Construction Estimating Tools

Billing Mechanisms

Job description

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction operations, purchases, financial reporting, and project controls for a portfolio of concurrent electrical projects
• Participate in proposals, procurement, contract negotiations, project operations, and financial performance management
• Review project contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions with owners, architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prepare project controls, budgets, schedules of values, and billing mechanisms
• Execute major project purchases, product data submittals, shop drawings, material releases, and supply-chain issue mitigation
• Manage project profitability through predictive analysis and revenue, cost, and profit forecasting
• Evaluate construction methods and cost-effectiveness; address delays, bad weather, and emergencies
• Develop and implement project quality-control programs
• Manage project closeout procedures, documentation, record drawings, cost database input, marketing follow-up, and team debriefing
• Visit projects regularly to assess performance, progress, quality, field connectivity, and client relationships
• Execute and manage billing and support positive project cash flow
• Ensure compliance with company and owner safety and environmental policies
• Prepare construction budgets and oversee progress and cost reports
• Coordinate payroll, material/subcontractor payments, and owner progress and final payments with corporate support functions
• Develop relationships with clients, architectural and engineering firms, peers, and trade partners
• Supervise project staff and provide coaching and counseling to field supervision
• Negotiate and resolve issues involving change orders, requests for information, and contract scope of work

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of electrical commercial construction experience with an electrical contractor
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, judgment, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of materials, methods, and tools required for electrical construction
• Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Firm knowledge of and fluency in estimating

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing electrical construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with safety and environmental policies. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage project profitability, and develop strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Commercial Construction Experience
• Project Budgeting and Cost Management
• Contract Negotiation and Management
• Project Scheduling and Tracking
• Client Relationship Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Budget Tracking
• Labor Tracking
• Estimating
• Project Controls
• Predictive Analysis
• Quality-Control Programs
• Change Order Management
• Supply-Chain Issue Mitigation

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Negotiation Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Projects
• Construction Operations
• Procurement
• Contract Negotiations
• Project Closeout Procedures
• Safety Compliance
• Environmental Policies

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Software
• Financial Reporting Tools
• Scheduling Software
• Construction Estimating Tools
• Billing Mechanisms