Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Location: Fenton, MO, United States Job Type: Full-Time Department: Electrical

PROJECT MANAGER – ELECTRICAL INSTALL This position is based out of St. Louis, MO. Office. About ArchKey ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future. Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As a Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, and financial performance of electrical construction projects while coordinating project teams, field leadership, and clients to deliver successful outcomes. Project Managers may independently lead smaller projects or work alongside Senior Project Managers or Project Directors on larger and more complex projects. This role provides an opportunity to further develop project leadership skills while supporting the delivery of increasingly complex electrical construction projects. As Project Managers gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, they may progress into Senior Project Manager roles with expanded leadership responsibility for larger and more complex projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt to the growing needs of the business.
• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Partners with leadership to provide strategic input to key objectives and decisions affecting the business unit and functional work group. Conducts high-quality business development and job solicitation in the marketplace, in partnership with other Company leaders. Provides ongoing quality reviews and project communication with owners, contractors, designers, subcontractors, engineers, architects, field staff, and other customers or stakeholders, addressing and resolving issues when needed.
• Serve as the overall project leader for large commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, responsible for the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance.
• Lead and align the project team, including project managers, engineers, and field leadership, ensuring strong coordination between office and field operations.
• Support preconstruction and pursuit efforts, including estimating input, scope development, value engineering, and participation in contract negotiations
• Lead project planning and execution, including staffing strategy, procurement planning, schedule development, and coordination with engineering and field teams.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management.
• Manage client and partner relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for project safety, reinforcing company safety programs and expectations across all project activities.
• Lead contract administration and risk management, including major procurement decisions, subcontract strategy, and change management.
• Ensure effective management of project construction documents, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and revisions, ensuring field teams are working from the most current issued information.
• Maintain a working understanding of IBEW labor agreements, supporting coordination with union leadership and compliance with applicable labor standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, project management, business administration, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience. Extensive project management training and skills—thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Minimum 2 years of project management work experience in construction (electrical distribution/substation, renewable energy or related disciplines).
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software, preferably Accubid. Experience and proficiency using Accubid, Revit, CAD, SKM, ADGI, Navisworks, and/or BIM systems is a plus.
• Trained and proficient in project management tools and techniques, negotiating, budgeting, estimating, costing, contracting, scheduling, pricing, and common code requirements. Strong business analysis and mathematical skills. Show ability to diagnose complex problems with strategic critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with construction methods and materials, costing, power, lighting, systems design, and general industry safety and OSHA standards, procedures, and regulations. Keen understanding of the National Electric Code. Skills to read, interpret and understand financial documents, electrical bids, contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead project teams and coordinate with clients, contractors, and field leadership.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and general electrical construction practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining project quality and accuracy.

Travel Travel to project sites within the region may be required.

Benefits At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com. Legal & Fraud Disclaimer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address. We will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process.