3+ years in commercial electrical construction as Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager.
Direct experience managing electrical projects from inception to completion.
Strong grasp of construction documentation including drawings and specifications.
Experience with project financial management including budgets and billings.
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Familiarity with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Participate in project turnover meetings with estimating teams.
Review project scope, specifications, and schedules.
Identify prefabrication opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Coordinate project kickoff meetings with field leadership.
Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor budgets, labor hours, and project profitability.
Prepare project closeout documentation and participate in post-project reviews.
Benefits
100% employee health insurance coverage by the company.
Company covers about 40% of dependent health insurance costs.
401(k) eligibility after 6 months with a generous company match.
Company vehicle provided for work-related travel.
7 paid holidays and 2 weeks of PTO after 90 days, growing to 5 weeks.
Ability to roll over 40 PTO hours annually.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Location: Purcellville, VA
Compensation: $115k -$130k / year
Benefits:
Employee health insurance paid 100% by company
Company covers approximately 40% of dependent coverage
Health benefits begin after 60 days following first of the month
401(k) eligibility after 6 months
Company match:
100% match on first 3%
50% match on next 2%
Effective 4% company contribution
Company vehicle
7 paid holidays
2 weeks PTO after 90 days
PTO can grow up to 5 weeks
Ability to roll over 40 PTO hours annually
Position Summary
The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing commercial electrical construction projects to ensure they are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and will oversee work from project turnover through closeout.
The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, understands electrical construction processes from the field to the office, and can effectively support clients, field personnel, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
Participate in project turnover meetings with estimating teams.
Review project scope, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
Identify prefabrication opportunities.
Coordinate project kickoff meetings with field leadership.
Establish schedules of values and change order structures.
Negotiate subcontractor and major material packages.
Project Execution
Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Maintain project documentation and tracking logs.
Perform buyouts for materials and subcontractors.
Monitor budgets, labor hours, schedules, and project profitability.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material requirements with field teams.
Review and approve invoices and cost coding.
Prepare monthly billings and participate in project review meetings.
Ensure project milestones and completion dates are achieved.
Develop recovery plans for projects experiencing schedule or budget challenges.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Visit active jobsites regularly and maintain strong communication with field personnel.
Support and mentor junior team members when appropriate.
Closeout
Prepare project closeout documentation.
Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned meetings.
Provide feedback to estimating and operations teams.
Support continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial electrical construction in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager capacity.
Direct experience managing electrical construction projects from start to finish.
Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documentation.
Experience with budgets, billings, change orders, and project financial management.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience working closely with field personnel and subcontractors.
Proficiency with common construction management software and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of industry safety standards and construction best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous field experience as an Electrician or Foreman.
Experience managing K-12, retail, or traditional commercial construction projects.
Familiarity with project accounting and construction management systems.
Work Environment & Benefits
Office and field-based position.
Company vehicle provided.
Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong employee tenure.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Stable backlog of work with long-term project visibility.
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About Addison Group
Addison Group is a professional staffing and consulting firm that provides services in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, and administration. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Addison Group has over 2500 employees and operates in 22 locations across the United States. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private staffing firms in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
