*Electrical Project Manager for Serve Electric in Cleveland, Ohio *
You started in the field. You know what it actually takes to get a job done right because you’ve done it with your own hands. Now you’re ready to run projects at the highest level. We’re looking for a licensed electrician who grew into management, not a manager who learned about electricity.
This is a ground-floor opportunity. Serve Electric is an industrial electrical contractor based in Sterling Heights, MI, and we’re growing into Cleveland. We work on complex electrical systems: control panels, ESA upgrades, and machine electrical at industrial facilities across the Midwest. You’ll help build our Ohio presence from the start.
*Training & Location*
For your first 3 to 6 months, you’ll split your time between Ohio and Michigan. You’ll train at our Sterling Heights branch to learn our systems, processes, and people, and work job sites in the Cleveland area. Travel and lodging are covered during training. After training, you’ll be based in Cleveland.
*What you’ll own*
* Manage industrial electrical projects from bid to closeout: scope, schedule, budget, and client
* Lead field crews and subcontractors; you’ve been in their shoes and they’ll know it
* Coordinate with engineers, architects, GCs, and inspectors to keep work moving and code-compliant
* Read and interpret control circuits, control panels, and electrical drawings
* Oversee material takeoffs, procurement, estimating, and job costing
* Handle submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
* Own your client relationships: build trust, identify opportunities, and grow your own book of business within your accounts
* Work alongside ownership to pursue new clients, referrals, and repeat work; your network is an asset here
* Mentor foremen and apprentices; pass it down the way it was passed to you
*Requirements (non-negotiable)*
* One of the following is required: *Journeyman Electrician license issued by any Ohio county or municipality* OR *Ohio state electrical contractor license*
* Real field experience: you’ve run crews, not just managed paperwork. Foreman or lead electrician background strongly preferred
* Project management experience as a PM, project coordinator, superintendent, or owner/operator
* Strong understanding of NEC, local codes, and inspection processes
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specs, and plans
* Willingness to travel to Sterling Heights, MI during the initial 3 to 6 month training period
* Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
*What we offer*
* $100k+ base salary, based on experience
* Performance bonus
* Company vehicle and gas card
* Company cell phone and laptop
* Travel and lodging covered during Michigan training
* Medical, dental, vision, HSA, life, and STD/LTD insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Real autonomy: run your projects, we trust people who’ve earned it
* Growth path: we are looking for our future Branch Managers!
* Stability: established book of business, consistent backlog
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Are you willing to travel to Michigan for training during the first 3-6 months?
Experience:
* Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
* industrial: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Electrical License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person