Commercial Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Project Manager– Drive High-Impact Public Agency Infrastructure in New York

Job Overview

• Company: RMD Electric Corp.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $150,000 per year (plus Annual Bonus potential)
• Location: Uniondale, NY (Projects across 5 Boroughs & Long Island)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Industrial, Government and Federal (Public Agencies including MTA & SCA)
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Driver’s License

The Opportunity

You will take total ownership of complex, large-scale electrical infrastructure projects across New York City and Long Island for major public agencies like the MTA and SCA. Working alongside an agile and supportive team, you will ensure high-profile projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while driving technical integrity. This role offers you direct control over vital city infrastructure projects while accelerating your own career in an energetic, growth-focused environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage full lifecycle project execution, from bidding document review to project closeout, ensuring strict compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
• Lead and collaborate with project teams, prime contractors, electrical foreman, architects, and engineers to maintain unified project direction.
• Monitor job costs, execute detailed Job Cost Projections, and manage the operations of our cost control system to protect project profitability.
• Process, manage, and inspect material deliveries, verifying all components meet quality control standards and strict contract submittals.
• Formulate and update dynamic project schedules, anticipating milestone targets and removing operational bottlenecks proactively.
• Oversee change order estimates, requests for information (RFIs), and monthly pay estimates to ensure accurate financial reporting and workflow.
• Maintain complete document control across all project submittals, transmittals, and progress reports to assure audit readiness and operational transparency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex electrical construction projects.
• Proven experience executing projects with public agencies (e.g., Metropolitan Transit Authority, School Construction Authority).
• Deep technical comprehension of industrial and commercial electrical systems.
• Strong proficiency in managing project budgets, job cost analysis, scheduling, and value engineering processes.
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ProCore.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate directly with field superintendents, general foramen, and prime contractors.
• The A+ candidate should be someone who is both technically savvy with an engineering background AND has direct experience with public agencies like MTA/SCA. the ideal candidate should know how to read drawings and truly understands how to build the jobs, not just the financial side.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Background managing electrical projects and workforce dynamics.
• Direct technical experience managing transit-specific electrical infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based discretionary bonus potential.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with generous employer matching.
• Fully-covered, comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) covering holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave for both maternity and paternity needs.
• Paid technical training and certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, and Manufacturer training).
• Structured internal mentor training and clear professional growth paths.
• Dynamic company events and annual team trips.

About Us

RMD Electric Corp. is a premier electrical contractor with over 15 years of excellence serving New York City and Long Island. We specialize in industrial, government federal, and union projects, delivering top-tier electrical and controls work built on safety, transparency, and high ethical standards. 

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RMD Electric Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.