Project Manager II - Electrical

Role Description

The Project Manager II - Electrical (CM5) is responsible for the full execution of electrical and instrumentation projects from pre-construction through testing, energization, startup, and closeout. This role carries complete accountability for scope, budget, schedule, labor performance, procurement, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The Electrical Project Manager leads self-perform and subcontracted work, coordinates critical interfaces with other disciplines and facility operations, and serves as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

• Manage electrical and instrumentation projects from estimate turnover and pre-construction planning through final closeout.
• Develop and control project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, manpower plans, cash-flow expectations, and execution strategies.
• Establish a complete understanding of the contract, electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, control documents, sequence requirements, and scope boundaries.
• Plan and manage electrical distribution, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, generators, raceway, ductbanks, cable tray, wire and cable, grounding, lighting, heat trace, communications, instrumentation, controls, and related work as applicable.
• Coordinate engineering, submittals, RFIs, design changes, constructability reviews, and technical decisions with clients, engineers, vendors, field leadership, and other trades.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage long-lead electrical equipment, vendor data, fabrication, inspections, delivery, storage, and release to the field.
• Direct self-perform labor planning with electrical superintendents and foremen; monitor earned hours, crew productivity, installed quantities, and corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractors and specialty vendors, including controls, communications, testing, temporary power, and other assigned scopes.
• Lead change management by identifying scope changes, preserving notice rights, developing pricing and schedule impacts, negotiating resolution, and maintaining complete documentation.
• Coordinate outages, tie-ins, temporary power, lockout/tagout boundaries, energized work restrictions, owner operations, and safe sequencing in active facilities.
• Maintain project controls and reporting for commitments, actual costs, cost-to-complete, billings, collections, schedule performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead owner, subcontractor, vendor, and internal project meetings; communicate decisions, action items, and accountability clearly.
• Manage electrical quality requirements, inspection and test plans, installation verification, nonconformance resolution, redlines, and turnover documentation.
• Plan and coordinate pre-energization inspections, megger and continuity testing, equipment startup, protective device testing, loop checks, controls integration, commissioning, and owner training as required.
• Prepare and present project status, financial forecasts, schedule updates, risk items, and recovery plans to senior management.
• Lead and develop project engineers, coordinators, and other CM1-CM4 team members assigned to the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical trade and project management experience will be considered.
• Six to ten years of progressive construction project management experience, including significant responsibility for electrical or E&I projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage electrical projects or major electrical scopes from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods, labor productivity, material and equipment procurement, project controls, and contract administration.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, control documents, schedules, contracts, and applicable code requirements.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and common electrical testing and commissioning practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, PDF markup, scheduling, and cost-control software.

Requirements

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification required or ability to obtain within a company-established period.
• Company-specific project management, electrical safety, contract administration, and leadership training.
• Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman electrician, master electrician, or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) beneficial but not required.

Tools & Technology

• Construction management software for budgeting, commitments, forecasting, document control, change management, and reporting.
• Scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Bluebeam Revu or equivalent PDF review and markup software.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related productivity tools.
• Company-provided laptop, tablet, and mobile devices for office and field coordination.

Experience

• Experience with industrial electrical, water and wastewater, manufacturing, power, process, or active-facility construction preferred.
• Experience managing self-perform electrical labor, major equipment procurement, testing, energization, controls integration, and commissioning.
• Experience managing projects with complex owner, engineer, vendor, subcontractor, and multi-discipline interfaces.

Physical Requirements

• Combination of office work and regular presence at active construction sites.
• Ability to safely access and navigate active construction sites, including ladders, stairs, uneven terrain, and industrial facilities.
• Must wear required PPE while on-site.

Work Environment

• Office environment combined with frequent visits to industrial, water and wastewater, manufacturing, power, and related construction sites.
• Exposure to active construction operations, energized or operating facilities, weather, noise, and discipline-specific hazards during site visits.
• Work hours are driven by project requirements and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, shutdowns, or travel.

Supervision

• Reports to the VP of Operations.
• Provides direct leadership and oversight to CM1-CM4 project team members assigned to the project.
• Coordinates closely with superintendents, foremen, safety, quality, estimating, procurement, accounting, and document controls personnel.

Safety Expectations

• Enforce all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements without exception.
• Lead by example in planning, hazard recognition, stop-work responsibility, and field accountability.
• Ensure project plans, schedules, budgets, and procurement decisions provide the resources required for safe execution.
• Participate in safety audits, site walks, pre-task planning, and incident reviews as required.

Career Progression

• Successful performance may lead to Senior Project Manager (CM6) or Project Executive / Program Manager (CM7), with expanded responsibility for multiple projects, teams, and strategic client relationships.