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Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

Workable (global search)107,284 open roles

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Detroit, MI, United States
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We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and a strong background in field operations, project financial management, scheduling, and client relations. This role offers ownership of project execution, with responsibility for delivering work safely, on budget, and according to schedule. Experience with large-scale healthcare, higher education, institutional, or manufacturing projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Direct commercial electrical projects from initial planning and preconstruction through installation, commissioning, and final closeout.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce planning, cost projections, and overall financial results.
  • Establish and update project timelines, coordinating key milestones with field personnel, general contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Track labor productivity, project expenses, billing, cash flow, change orders, and profitability to maintain financial performance.
  • Work closely with superintendents, foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors to coordinate daily project activities.
  • Examine electrical plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to verify scope, identify conflicts, and address potential project risks.
  • Oversee RFIs, submittals, material purchasing, change management, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
  • Coordinate project handoffs and ongoing communication between estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations teams.
  • Partner with BIM/VDC specialists to review constructability, resolve design clashes, coordinate systems, and plan installation activities.
  • Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal teams.
  • Resolve challenges involving scope changes, scheduling, project costs, material availability, labor, and field execution.
  • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure quality standards, cost targets, and project deadlines are met.
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, contractors, and other project partners throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure all work meets contractual requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and jobsite safety procedures.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
  • Required: Experience working directly for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
  • Proven ability to manage commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation practices, construction sequencing, field coordination, and jobsite operations.
  • Experience overseeing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce planning, billing, cost forecasting, change orders, and profitability.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents.
  • Experience coordinating across estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project leadership teams.
  • Solid understanding of electrical labor costs, workforce productivity, material purchasing, and project financial controls.
  • Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex commercial construction projects is highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Consistent pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
  • Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC support.
  • Meaningful project ownership and leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for long-term career advancement.
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