Electrical Project Manager

Job Title: Electrical Project Manager

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical construction with exposure to project management or leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing or supporting commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, and full project lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and maintaining accurate records throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical experience with practical field experience in construction environments.
• Experience contributing to or performing project estimation in electrical construction.
• Ability to lead project meetings and present clear, concise status updates to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior team members and field personnel.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing project challenges.
• Interest in long-term growth within a company that offers clear advancement opportunities and project ownership.

Job Description

The Electrical Project Manager leads and oversees commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional with hands-on managerial experience who is ready to take greater ownership across multiple projects and contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from pre-construction planning through final completion and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, budgets, and forecasts to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, owners, engineers, and field teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, and all project documents to identify scope, risks, constructability issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, and billing, to maintain profitability and financial accuracy.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide consistent status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, electrical codes, regulations, and company procedures.
• Support, guide, and mentor field staff, foremen, and junior project team members to promote professional growth and strong project performance.
• Identify potential project issues early and resolve them proactively to maintain timelines, quality, and profitability.
• Collaborate with estimation and project management teams to support accurate project planning and execution.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and partners to encourage repeat business and positive project outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belmont, MI.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Belmont,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $43 - $53