Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking and reporting principles necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects.
• Experience with union workforces.
• Verifiable experience of safe, reliable and integrity-driven work habits, including working in unsupervised field settings, and remote office locations when appropriate.
• Strong management and leadership skills, to include a history of leading teams with a passion for developing employees
• Strong ability to influence and drive positive outcomes
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Project.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience managing Commercial or Industrial Projects
• Typically requires 8+ years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar preferred.
• Experience with Accubid Classic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full ownership of project delivery, including financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment with company objectives.
• Lead multiple complex projects or large flagship projects simultaneously, ensuring all scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, directing Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and coordinating with field leadership teams.
• Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and construction sequencing strategies for complex commercial and industrial projects.
• Oversee procurement strategies, long-lead planning, subcontractor buyout, staffing plans, and logistics to ensure all project phases are coordinated and fully resourced.
• Review and validate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and contract documents to ensure alignment between preconstruction and operations.
• Ensure the project team understands project constraints, customer expectations, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning, including design gaps, scope ambiguities, procurement delays, constructability issues, and project-specific environmental or regulatory risks.
• Maintain and enforce a living risk register, ensuring active monitoring and escalation of issues before they impact cost or schedule.
• Own the financial health of assigned projects, including revenue forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, margin management, cash flow planning, and change order profitability.
• Develop, approve, and/or negotiate all major change orders, subcontractor agreements, and cost adjustments, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and company financial targets.
• Develop detailed monthly job cost reviews, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and early detection of deviations.
• Oversee and support recovery plans for underperforming projects to protect profitability and schedule commitments.
• Interpret, administer, and enforce contract terms, specifications, and commercial requirements for both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, agencies, and key project partners.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and field leadership by providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Promote alignment across departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Safety, QA/QC, Accounting) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the Superintendent and field leadership in ensuring the project is built according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Drive the company’s safety culture by ensuring planning for safe operations, correcting unsafe behaviors, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador for CEI, modeling professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• annual performance bonus plan
• competitive compensation package
• robust benefits program