Commercial Electrical Project Manager / Business Development Manager

Crete United • $70K — $95K *
Lees Summit, MO 64081In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in commercial electrical construction, project management, or business development
  • Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems
  • Experience in managing projects while supporting client development
  • Ability to read and interpret project-related documentation
  • Proven success in client relationship management
  • Strong financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Self-driven with operational and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Estimating or electrical contracting background preferred
  • Experience in IBEW union environment (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and secure new commercial electrical project opportunities
  • Build and grow relationships with key industry stakeholders
  • Identify project leads and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Participate in networking and industry events for growth
  • Prepare proposals and negotiate project solutions
  • Manage commercial electrical projects from award through closeout
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
  • Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors
  • Manage project financial performance and cost control
  • Lead project meetings and client communications
  • Review contracts and manage project scopes
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely and on budget
  • Support safety training and compliance initiatives

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses tied to growth and project results
  • Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
  • 100% company funded medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and vacation
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

ALC is seeking a qualified Hybrid Project Manager / Business Development Manager to drive both client growth and project execution. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, securing new project opportunities, supporting estimating and preconstruction efforts, and managing commercial electrical projects from award through closeout. Blending business development, project management, and account leadership, this position plays a key role in driving revenue growth, delivering successful projects, and expanding long-term customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales

  • Develop and secure new commercial electrical project opportunities
  • Build and grow relationships with general contractors, developers, owners, facility managers, and end users
  • Identify leads, pursue opportunities, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Participate in networking, industry events, and market outreach to drive growth
  • Prepare proposals, budgets, presentations, and negotiate project solutions
  • Support strategic account development and grow repeat business opportunities


Project Management & Execution

  • Manage commercial electrical projects from award through closeout
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
  • Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
  • Manage project financial performance, cost control, and forecasting
  • Lead project meetings, progress updates, and client communication
  • Review contracts, scopes, drawings, specifications, and change orders
  • Procurement, material planning, and manpower coordination
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
  • Support company initiatives related to safety training and compliance
  • Drive client satisfaction while maintaining strong margins and project performance


Preconstruction & Estimating Support

  • Estimating takeoffs, and scope development as needed
  • Bid reviews, conceptual budgeting, and value engineering efforts
  • Participating in project handoff and preconstruction planning


Qualifications:

  • 3+ years' experience in commercial electrical construction, project management, business development, or related roles
  • Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems and project delivery
  • Experience managing projects while supporting client development and sales growth
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and estimates
  • Proven success in client relationship management and project execution
  • Strong financial acumen related to project budgets, forecasting, and profitability
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
  • Self-driven professional with both operational and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Estimating or electrical contracting background preferred

  • Experience working in IBEW union environment (strongly preferred).


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Performance Bonuses tied to growth, individual project results, and company performance
  • Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle (if applicable)
  • 100% company funded Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off / Vacation


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