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Senior Electrical Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex electrical projects valued at $50 million or greater, overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle including estimating, planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from initial planning and design through completion and turnover to the client.
• Lead project teams including project engineers, assistant project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration, change order management, procurement, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor project financial performance, including cost controls, billing, cash flow, and profitability.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project status.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Support business development efforts and participate in project pursuits as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing electrical construction projects from start to finish with a total project value of $50 million or greater.
• Experience managing large commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, mission-critical, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, scheduling, estimating, and contract management.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project requirements simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Assist project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC processes and construction technology platforms.

Key Performance Indicators

• Project safety performance.
• Schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
• Budget and cost control performance.
• Client satisfaction and relationship management.
• Change order management and project profitability.
• Successful delivery and closeout of large-scale electrical construction projects.

Critical Requirement

Candidates must have verifiable experience leading electrical construction projects from inception through completion with individual project values of at least $50 million. Experience limited to participation on large projects without full project management responsibility will not satisfy this requirement.