Electrical Project Manager
Watson Electrical Construction is a leading provider of electrical contracting services, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our company prides itself on its commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Project Manager to join our growing team in Wilson, North Carolina.
We're seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee the management, performance, and successful completion of exciting commercial construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Oversee the management, performance, and successful completion of assigned projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Monitor and control all project documentation, schedules, estimates, and job processing responsibilities
- Manage financial performance of projects, including profit/loss, pay requests, and job productivity reporting
- Direct and review project estimating, bidding, design/build, and change order processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Oversee material procurement, approvals, submittals, and subcontractor coordination to support project schedules
- Identify and resolve project-related technical, engineering, and field challenges in collaboration with owners and stakeholders
- Lead and supervise project teams, including scheduling, training, labor management, and jobsite safety
- Ensure efficient and economical execution of work, including monitoring fleet usage and resource allocation
- Prepare and present job status updates, post-job reports, and other project documentation to management
Position requirements:
- Licenses & Certifications
- Must possess a current state driver's license
- Applicable federal, state, and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company
- Education
- High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent Watson training
- Electrical license preferred, but not required
- Other requirements
- Ability to work night shifts, and out-of-town jobs if needed
- Sitting and standing for extended periods, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending and lifting (up to 40lbs.)
- Ability to visit and walk throughout jobsites
Skills & abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to field team, owners, and subcontractors
- Active listener who asks thoughtful follow-up questions and keeps conversations focused and productive
- Confident, professional demeanor that inspires trust and collaboration
- High-energy, positive, and goal-oriented with a strong drive for achievement and continuous self-improvement
- Team player with the ability to build relationships, accept feedback, and work effectively under management
- Honest, dependable, and professional in both conduct and communication
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; thorough in gathering information and completing paperwork accurately and on time
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance (medical/dental/vision) — multiple plans available
- Comprehensive mental health resources
- 401(k) including company match
- Health savings account & flexible spending account — plans available to help you pay for expenses group insurance doesn't cover
- Disability & life insurance
- PTO & paid company holidays
- Employee referral program
Mandatory hiring requirements: resume, references, background check, drug screen testing