Senior Electrical Project ManagerDepartment: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Sterling Heights
Reporting To: Project Executive
DescriptionThe Role:We're looking for a
Senior Project Manager who can take the reins on complex projects, from bidding and preconstruction to construction and closeout. You'll also mentor 1-2 junior project managers, making sure the whole team succeeds. Think of it as leading the charge, keeping projects on time, under budget, and done right - while building strong client relationships and having fun doing it!
What You'll Be Doing:- Lead bidding process, including pre-bid meetings, site walk-throughs, and final proposals.
- Crunch numbers and assemble estimates: labor, materials, subcontractors, and all the costs.
- Negotiate contracts and lock in final scopes.
- Be the go-to person for clients, general contractors, and your project team.
- Mentor and oversee 1-2 junior PMs - guide, support, and mentor.
- Keep everyone on track: schedules, milestones, progress reports, and status updates.
- Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and keep projects profitable.
- Coordinate with other trades, superintendents, foremen, and safety teams to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Handle all project paperwork like a pro: submittals, contracts, POs, and revisions.
- Communicate any delays, scope changes, or cost impacts and make sure solutions are in place.
What We're Looking For:- 10+ years in electrical project management and estimating.
- Experience managing large-scale projects ($30M-$200M).
- Leadership experience mentoring junior project managers or teams.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and estimating software (Accu-Bid, McCormick).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience preparing estimates over $1M.
- Design-build experience is a plus.
- Background in Institutional, Automotive, or Heavy Industrial electrical projects is a must.
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, and teams.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
Why You'll Love Working Here:- Opportunity to support complex and large-scale electrical construction projects.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Stable and growing organization.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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Mandatory Hiring Requirements: Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen
No 3rd party recruiters - please apply directly through Slifco Electric's careers page.