Detroit, United States
Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction
AlphaX · Detroit · United States
Posted: 10/20/2026 · Last checked: 10/21/2026
Job description
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We’re hiring a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects, taking ownership of project planning, financial performance, field execution, and final delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong background with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor and can manage projects while coordinating directly with field teams and construction partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct electrical construction projects through budgeting, planning, installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
- Establish project schedules, purchasing plans, staffing requirements, and cost projections to keep work on track and profitable.
- Lead coordination among superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
- Review contracts, electrical plans, and technical specifications to confirm project requirements and identify potential conflicts.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material orders, billing, and project documentation.
- Track job costs, labor performance, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective measures when needed.
- Partner with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field teams to align design, pricing, and construction activities.
- Work through design clashes, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling conflicts before they affect project delivery.
- Conduct project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Enforce contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements throughout construction.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Required: Previous experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
- Track record of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Strong understanding of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Experience overseeing budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change management.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Knowledge of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial facilities, or other complex commercial projects is highly preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects
- Dedicated estimating and BIM/VDC resources
- Opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career growth
- Collaborative team environment
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