Electrical Construction Project Manager - Industrial & Commercial Constr

AlphaHire•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead industrial and commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Louisville area. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction and contract award through commissioning and closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has a proven background working for an electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor, with experience managing all aspects of electrical construction including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, labor planning, subcontractor coordination, client communication, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with field teams, estimators, vendors, general contractors, engineers, and clients to successfully deliver complex electrical projects. Projects include industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, commercial buildings, institutional campuses, distribution centers, and electrical service or retrofit projects.

Requirements

3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects
Previous experience working for an electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor required
Proven experience managing industrial and commercial electrical construction projects from start to finish
Strong understanding of electrical construction practices, scheduling, labor planning, procurement, and field operations
Experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, labor productivity, subcontractors, and financial performance
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, procurement, and project documentation
Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout the Louisville area

Responsibilities

Manage multiple industrial and commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, procurement plans, and manpower projections
Coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and scope documents to ensure successful execution
Track project financial performance, including labor productivity, equipment costs, material expenditures, and profitability
Prepare and manage project forecasts, billing, cash flow, and cost reports
Oversee RFIs, submittmits, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation
Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and long-lead items to maintain project schedules
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, engineers, architects, inspectors, and internal leadership
Lead project meetings and provide updates regarding budgets, schedules, milestones, risks, and overall project status
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety compliance, and field productivity
Support field leadership by ensuring crews have the necessary materials, equipment, information, and resources
Negotiate, price, document, and manage change orders and contract modifications
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and company standards
Coordinate commissioning, inspections, punch-list completion, project turnover, and final closeout documentation