Head of Project Management (Construction)

This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.
As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects. Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a positive financial outcome.
Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and five+ years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
Proficiency with project management tools and software packages. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.,
Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
May directly supervise project staff
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.

When performing project services in the field:
~ Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises. Travel required to work sites. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).

$100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.