Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction
AlphaHire · Detroit
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover. The ideal candidate has a proven track record with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can manage project budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while maintaining quality, safety, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial electrical construction projects from budgeting and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
- Develop project schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts to support timely and profitable project delivery.
- Coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout project execution.
- Review contracts, electrical drawings, and technical specifications to verify project requirements and identify design conflicts.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and project documentation.
- Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction activities.
- Resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues to minimize project disruptions.
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Required: Previous experience working for a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
- Demonstrated ability to manage commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Knowledge of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
- Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources.
- Opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career growth.
- Collaborative team environment.