Senior Project Manager - Electrical Construction

ArchKey Solutions; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions in Fenton, MO, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and financial performance of electrical construction projects. You will coordinate with clients and trade partners to ensure successful outcomes, safe delivery, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5-7 years of project management experience in electrical construction, and proficiency with tools like Accubid and Revit. The role offers travel opportunities within the region and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Trained in project management tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage client relationships as the primary point of contact.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting and change management.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Accubid

Revit

BIM systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Electrical Install

This position is based out of our St. Louis, MO office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems.

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and financial performance of electrical construction projects, guide project teams and coordinate with clients and trade partners to deliver successful outcomes. You will play a key role in driving project strategy, supporting preconstruction efforts, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapttothe growing needs of the business.
• Canwork autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Hasa growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Partners with leadership to provide strategic input to key objectives and decisions affecting the business unit and functional work group. Conducts high-quality business development and job solicitation in the marketplace, in partnership with other Company leaders. Provides ongoing quality reviews and project communication with owners, contractors, designers, subcontractors, engineers, architects, field staff, and other customers or stakeholders, addressing and resolving issues when needed.
• Serve as the overall project leader for large commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, responsible for the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance.
• Lead and align the project team, including project managers, engineers, and field leadership, ensuring strong coordination between office and field operations.
• Support preconstruction and pursuit efforts, including estimating input, scope development, value engineering, and participation in contract negotiations
• Lead project planning and execution, including staffing strategy, procurement planning, schedule development, and coordination with engineering and field teams.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management.
• Manage client and partner relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for project safety, reinforcing company safety programs and expectations across all project activities.
• Lead contract administration and risk management, including major procurement decisions, subcontract strategy, and change management.
• Ensure effective management of project construction documents, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and revisions, ensuring field teams are working from the most current issued information.
• Maintain a working understanding of IBEW labor agreements, supporting coordination with union leadership and compliance with applicable labor standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, project management, business administration, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience. Extensive project management training and skills. Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Minim 5-7 years of project management work experience in construction (electrical distribution/substation, renewable energy or related disciplines).
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software, preferably Accubid. Experience and proficiency using Accubid, Revit, CAD, SKM, ADGI, Navisworks, and/or BIM systems is a plus.
• Trained and proficient in project management tools and techniques, negotiating, budgeting, estimating, costing, contracting, scheduling, pricing, and common code requirements. Strong business analysis and mathematical skills. Show ability to diagnose complex problems with strategic critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with construction methods and materials, costing, power, lighting, systems design, and general industry safety and OSHA standards, procedures, and regulations. Keen understanding of the National Electric Code. Skills to read, interpret and understand financial documents, electrical bids, contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead project teams and coordinate with clients, contractors, and field leadership.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and general electrical construction practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining project quality and accuracy.

Travel

• Travel to project sites within the region may be required.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well‑being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work‑life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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