Commercial Construction Electrical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit area. Projects include healthcare facilities, hospitals, universities, institutional buildings, and other complex commercial developments.

This position is best suited for a Project Manager with direct experience working for a commercial electrical contractor who understands the full project lifecycle—from turnover through closeout. You'll be responsible for managing project execution, financial performance, labor planning, procurement, scheduling, client communication, and overall project success.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can coordinate field operations, collaborate with estimating and BIM/VDC teams, and consistently deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction turnover through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, billing, labor productivity, committed costs, and profitability.
• Coordinate field supervisors, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, general contractors, and internal teams.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, project documentation, and closeout requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating and BIM/VDC teams to ensure accurate scope, coordination, and successful field execution.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients, inspectors, design teams, and company leadership.
• Identify and resolve schedule, labor, material, coordination, and budget risks before they impact project performance.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, financial, and client satisfaction goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Experience working for a commercial electrical contractor or self-performing electrical construction company is required.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, manpower planning, scheduling, and field operations.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently from startup through final closeout.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, billing, procurement, labor productivity, and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
• Experience coordinating field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, general contractors, and internal departments.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining financial accountability.
• Experience with healthcare, hospital, higher education, institutional, or other large commercial projects is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term pipeline of large commercial electrical projects
• Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC support
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• High level of project ownership and decision-making responsibility
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment