Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects for a well-established electrical contractor in the Detroit market. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven background managing commercial electrical projects, excels at coordinating field and office operations, and is comfortable overseeing multiple projects while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, and other complex commercial projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and cost projections.
• Oversee project financial performance, including labor productivity, forecasting, billing, change orders, and overall profitability.
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, commissioning, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Partner with estimating teams during project handoff to ensure a smooth transition into construction.
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to improve constructability, coordination, and installation planning.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to owners, architects, engineers, and internal leadership.
• Identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Experience working for a commercial electrical contractor or self-performing electrical company is required.
• Proven experience managing commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, construction sequencing, installation methods, and field operations.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, procurement, labor, forecasting, billing, and overall project financials.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience collaborating with estimating and BIM/VDC teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with healthcare, hospital, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or other complex commercial projects is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Stable pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
• Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC support.
• High level of project ownership and leadership responsibility.
• Collaborative team environment with long-term career growth opportunities.