Commercial Electrical Project Manager
About The Position
Our client, a commercial electrical contractor with a steady pipeline of large-scale projects, is hiring a Project Manager to take full ownership of commercial electrical work in Detroit, Michigan. The role covers each project from budgeting and early planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover, with dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources available. This is an on-site role for a project manager with self-performing commercial electrical contractor experience. The successful candidate will independently manage commercial electrical systems, budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while protecting quality, safety, and profitability on every job.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor; experience limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration does not meet the core requirements.
- Track record of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Solid command of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Hands-on experience with project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Working 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial electrical construction projects from budgeting and initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
- Build and maintain schedules, procurement plans, staffing requirements, and cost forecasts to keep projects on time and profitable.
- Direct superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout project execution.
- Review contracts, electrical drawings, and technical specifications to confirm project requirements and identify design conflicts early.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, billing, and project documentation.
- Track job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, and take corrective action when needed.
- Coordinate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction.
- Resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues before they disrupt work.
- Run project meetings and keep clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders informed.
- Uphold contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements.
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.
- A steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
- Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources.
- Opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career growth.
- A collaborative team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
