Commercial Electrical Project Manager

AlphaHireDetroit, MI
$125,000 - $140,000Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional electrical construction projects. We are specifically looking for someone who has managed commercial electrical work directly for an electrical contractor or self-performing electrical construction company. The right candidate understands field production, manpower planning, procurement, labor performance, cost forecasting, and project profitability. This is a full-ownership position. You will manage projects from preconstruction turnover through final closeout while remaining accountable for budget, schedule, field execution, client communication, and overall results.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial electrical construction Project Management experience
  • Direct experience working for an electrical contractor or self-performing electrical construction company
  • Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation sequencing, manpower planning, and field operations
  • Proven ability to independently manage projects from startup through final closeout
  • Experience managing budgets, labor costs, forecasting, billing, procurement, and change orders
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
  • Experience coordinating field leadership, general contractors, vendors, and internal departments
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple technically complex projects while maintaining financial accountability

Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial electrical projects from turnover and mobilization through completion and closeout
  • Develop project schedules, manpower plans, procurement timelines, and execution strategies
  • Coordinate Foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal teams
  • Manage budgets, cost forecasts, billing, committed costs, labor performance, and profitability
  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and project schedules
  • Oversee RFIs, submittments, change orders, material procurement, documentation, and closeout
  • Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams to confirm scope and resolve coordination issues
  • Lead project meetings and communicate with clients, inspectors, general contractors, and leadership
  • Identify labor, material, schedule, and cost risks before they affect project performance
  • Maintain accountability for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Health insurance and benefits package
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
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