We are working with a well established electrical contractor that delivers large scale commercial, mixed use and complex electrical construction projects across multiple markets. The company has a strong reputation for technical expertise, project delivery, employee development and long term client relationships.
We are seeking an experienced Traveling Electrical Project Manager to take ownership of assigned projects from planning through completion. This position will play a key role in project execution, financial performance, scheduling, client relationships and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of electrical construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.
- Build and lead high performing project teams while maintaining strong standards for quality and customer service.
- Take ownership of project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, billing and overall profitability.
- Establish project schedules, staffing plans, procurement strategies and contractual requirements.
- Review project contracts, specifications, drawings and other documentation to identify requirements, risks and potential issues.
- Monitor project progress and adjust priorities, resources and milestones as project requirements evolve.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, project stakeholders, field teams and other contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and consistently met.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and third party construction partners.
- Review project performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and project outcomes.
- Manage change orders, project invoicing, and contractual adjustments while protecting project margins.
- Identify project risks, challenges and opportunities early and communicate them effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and development to project management and support personnel.
- Support engineering, estimating, procurement and field operations as required to ensure successful project delivery.
- Contribute to business development efforts by maintaining strong industry and client relationships.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience within electrical construction.
- Strong background in commercial, industrial, mixed use or other complex electrical construction environments.
- Understanding of electrical power systems and associated engineering principles.
- Previous field experience working closely with construction management and electrical field teams.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, estimating, take offs, contracts, change management, and procurement.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering profitable projects.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working in a fast paced construction environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem solving abilities.
- Comfortable working directly with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Construction Management or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Accident, hospital and critical illness coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending and health savings account options
- Employee discount programs
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Travel Requirements
This is a traveling position supporting projects across the company's operating footprint.
The typical rotation is approximately 4 weeks on site followed by an extended weekend away from the project, with the break beginning Wednesday afternoon.
This is a permanent opportunity with a well established electrical contractor offering the opportunity to work on complex, high value construction projects and progress within the organization.