Underground Electrical Project Lead | Growth Path

Norlee Group (NLG); Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Norlee Group (NLG) seeks an experienced Underground Project Manager to oversee electrical and underground construction projects from estimating through closeout. The role requires strong leadership, estimating, and contract-review skills, with travel flexibility to Jacksonville market.

A college degree in CM/Engineering and a 5+ year PM track record are ideal; PMP preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors, maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of verifiable project management experience in underground/electrical construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and contracts across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage underground construction projects to meet timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments to execute project plans.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality; proactively identify issues.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, submittals, change orders, reports, and closeout materials.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and quality control requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and QA oversight to field teams.
• Review and negotiate contracts and scope changes.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cash flow, and forecasts; prepare billing and progress reports.
• Lead project kickoff and progress meetings; maintain meeting minutes and logs.
• Support field leadership with scheduling and daily reporting; optimize equipment utilization.
• Close-out projects with complete deliverables and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Contract review

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Norlee Group (NLG) seeks an experienced Underground Project Manager to oversee electrical and underground construction projects from estimating through closeout. The role requires strong leadership, estimating, and contract-review skills, with travel flexibility to Jacksonville market.

A college degree in CM/Engineering and a 5+ year PM track record are ideal; PMP preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors, maintaining safety and quality