GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION – Project Manager
Piper Electric Co., a Crete United Company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from turnover through completion and close-out. This role is responsible for planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance of electrical projects while serving as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and field leadership.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Project Execution
Develop and maintain master project schedules and execution plans
Gain buy-in and commitment from Field Managers (FM) to schedules, budgets, and project goals
Foster a collaborative, high-performance jobsite culture through strong field leadership
Lead weekly project meetings with Field Managers to review progress, manpower, material, tooling, and subcontractor needs
Monitor job progress against schedule, productivity, and cost targets
Enforce company policies and procedures through field leadership
Evaluate field personnel performance per established company processes
Participate in project kickoff, construction, turnover, and close-out meetings
Contract & Financial Management
Coordinate purchase orders, change orders, submittals, critical materials, permits, and inspections
Work closely with the Project Coordinator to manage documentation, correspondence, schedules, and reporting
Support accurate job costing, change order pricing, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure timely completion of project close-out documentation including O&M manuals and as-built drawings
Safety & Risk Management
Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across all job sites
Ensure effective weekly jobsite safety meetings led by field leadership
Participate in and support general contractor safety meetings
Enforce company and jobsite safety policies and procedures
Encourage field participation in company-sponsored safety training programs
Support company safety initiatives and committee involvement
Client & Stakeholder Relationships
Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners
Represent Piper Electric professionally in all project-related interactions
Proactively address project challenges to support successful outcomes and repeat business
Additional Responsibilities
Attend staff, operations, and manpower planning meetings
Support recruiting efforts by identifying and recommending qualified field talent
Provide input and support for continuous improvement initiatives
Job Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes
2+ years experience managing commercial and/or industrial electrical construction projects
Proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and change order processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management abilities
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
Ability to drive accountability and results through others
What’s In It For You
- $80K - $110K base salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Career growth opportunities across the Crete United network
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We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
How to Apply: Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting (LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your application to careers@piperelectric.com. All applications must be submitted through one of these platforms to be considered.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and this posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Crete United is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.