Electrical Construction Project Manager - Industrial & Commercial Constr

AlphaHire

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of project management experience in electrical construction
  • Previous employment with an electrical contractor or subcontractor
  • Extensive experience managing industrial and commercial electrical projects
  • Strong skills in budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial performance
  • Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
  • Proficient in managing RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee multiple electrical construction projects from start to finish
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders including superintendents and subcontractors
  • Review project documentation to ensure successful execution
  • Track financial performance of projects
  • Lead project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

Benefits

  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Diverse portfolio of projects to work on
  • Supportive team culture fostering collaboration
  • High level of ownership and autonomy in projects
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing company
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead industrial and commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Louisville area. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction and contract award through commissioning and closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven background working for an electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor, with experience managing all aspects of electrical construction including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, labor planning, subcontractor coordination, client communication, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with field teams, estimators, vendors, general contractors, engineers, and clients to successfully deliver complex electrical projects.

Projects include industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, commercial buildings, institutional campuses, distribution centers, and electrical service or retrofit projects.
Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple industrial and commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, procurement plans, and manpower projections
  • Coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
  • Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and scope documents to ensure successful execution
  • Track project financial performance, including labor productivity, equipment costs, material expenditures, and profitability
  • Prepare and manage project forecasts, billing, cash flow, and cost reports
  • Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation
  • Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and long-lead items to maintain project schedules
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, architects, inspectors, and internal leadership
  • Lead project meetings and provide updates regarding budgets, schedules, milestones, risks, and overall project status
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety compliance, and field productivity
  • Support field leadership by ensuring crews have the necessary materials, equipment, information, and resources
  • Negotiate, price, document, and manage change orders and contract modifications
  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and company standards
  • Coordinate commissioning, inspections, punch-list completion, project turnover, and final closeout documentation

Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects
  • Previous experience working for an electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor required
  • Proven experience managing industrial and commercial electrical construction projects from start to finish
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction practices, scheduling, labor planning, procurement, and field operations
  • Experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, labor productivity, subcontractors, and financial performance
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, procurement, and project documentation
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout the Louisville area

Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Diverse portfolio of industrial and commercial electrical projects
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • High level of project ownership and autonomy
  • Long-term career advancement with a growing electrical contractor

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