Senior Electrical Project Manager

Slifco Electric•Sterling Heights, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who can take the reins on complex projects, from bidding and preconstruction to construction and closeout. You’ll also mentor 1–2 junior project managers, making sure the whole team succeeds. This role involves leading the charge, keeping projects on time, under budget, and done right - while building strong client relationships.

Requirements

10+ years in electrical project management and estimating.
Experience managing large-scale projects ($30M–$200M).
Leadership experience mentoring junior project managers or teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software (Accu-Bid, McCormick).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience preparing estimates over $1M.
Background in Institutional, Automotive, or Heavy Industrial electrical projects.
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, and teams.
Pre-employment drug testing required.

Nice To Haves

Design-build experience

Responsibilities

Lead bidding process, including pre-bid meetings, site walk-throughs, and final proposals.
Assemble estimates: labor, materials, subcontractors, and all the costs.
Negotiate contracts and lock in final scopes.
Serve as the point of contact for clients, general contractors, and the project team.
Mentor and oversee 1–2 junior PMs.
Manage project schedules, milestones, progress reports, and status updates.
Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and ensure project profitability.
Coordinate with other trades, superintendents, foremen, and safety teams.
Handle all project paperwork: submittals, contracts, POs, and revisions.
Communicate any delays, scope changes, or cost impacts and implement solutions.