Project Manager- Commercial and Industrial

Sargent Electric•De Pere, WI

About The Position

Sargent Electric is seeking three Project Managers to support its De Pere, Wisconsin office. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and executes electrical construction projects of varying sizes and complexity, working with field leadership and coordinating field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project support staff. The role combines project scheduling and resource planning with quantity-based progress tracking, earned value management, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Project Manager manages contracts, scope, change orders, delays, claims, procurement, subcontractor performance, billing, and project compliance. The role serves as the primary day-to-day client liaison, communicates project status and risks, and leads progress meetings with project stakeholders. It also supports safe, high-quality work, provides direction to assigned project and field staff, and contributes to recruiting, training, onboarding, and employee development as requested. Work combines office and jobsite settings, with travel to project locations as required. The position requires the ability to navigate active construction sites and attend field meetings. Sargent Electric describes itself as an established, growing specialty contractor with a collaborative, team-driven environment and compensation based on experience.

Requirements

5–7+ years of electrical construction or industrial electrical project management experience.
Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar electrical projects.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, submittals, and construction methods.
Excellent written communication skills.
Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals.
Ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, respond to requests in a timely manner, and communicate effectively as a team player.
Understanding of the importance of multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience with mission-critical, industrial, hospital, or commercial power systems.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned electrical construction projects of varying size and complexity.
Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, manpower forecasts, and resource requirements with field leadership.
Use quantity tracking systems to monitor installation progress and validate productivity.
Apply earned value management principles by integrating quantity tracking, progress reporting, and cost data to measure performance and support accurate forecasting.
Use Rivet Workforce Management for assigned projects and update it weekly to align labor resources with project needs.
Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project support staff.
Ensure work complies with electrical codes, approved drawings, contract requirements, and company standards.
Create project budgets, cost-loaded schedules, and labor plans.
Track and manage job costs, labor productivity, material procurement, subcontractor performance, change orders, and billing.
Use quantity-based progress measurement to support earned value reporting, cost forecasting, and schedule alignment.
Identify cost variances, develop recovery plans, and escalate significant issues to protect project profitability.
Prepare monthly financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and executive-level updates.
Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms, scope requirements, and subcontract agreements.
Identify, document, and manage scope changes, delays, and claims.
Support time-impact analyses and formal change order submissions.
Ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain client relationships and serve as the primary day-to-day project liaison.
Conduct progress meetings with owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers.
Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and proactively.
Support strategic client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
Ensure adherence to company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans.
Collaborate with Safety and Quality teams to maintain safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.
Participate in job-site audits and implement corrective measures as needed.
Provide direction and support to Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and field leaders assigned to the project.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Support recruiting, training, onboarding, and employee development activities as requested.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities delegated by Sargent Electrical Management.