Commercial Electrical Project Manager

A well-established and highly respected electrical contractor serving the Northern Virginia region is seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Manager to take a key leadership role within its commercial construction operations.

This is not simply a project coordination position. The individual selected for this role will have significant ownership of project execution, financial performance, customer relationships, and overall project success from contract award through final completion.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Long-term professional growth and advancement opportunities

The Role

The Commercial Electrical Project Manager will assume responsibility for a portfolio of commercial electrical construction projects and serve as a central leader connecting customers, field operations, project teams, vendors, and company leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commercial electrical projects from contract award through final completion and closeout
• Taking ownership of project budgets, schedules, materials, equipment, and overall execution
• Monitoring project costs, labor productivity, profitability, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Serving as a primary business partner and point of contact for general contractors, customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Partnering closely with field supervisors and foremen to establish project priorities, anticipate resource needs, and maintain project momentum
• Reviewing and interpreting contracts, electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and other critical project documentation
• Managing change orders and identifying opportunities to protect project scope, schedule, and financial performance
• Anticipating project risks and resolving complex operational challenges before they negatively impact the customer or project
• Leading project meetings and maintaining clear communication among internal teams, customers, and project partners
• Making timely decisions that support safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Overseeing project closeout, punch lists, final documentation, and successful turnover
• Building strong, long-term relationships that reinforce the company's reputation and support future business opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial electrical project management experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction methods, sequencing, and field operations
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, labor, and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Strong financial awareness with the ability to monitor project costs, productivity, and overall performance
• Proven leadership and sound decision-making skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities
• Ability to effectively partner with field leadership while maintaining accountability for project objectives
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based project management systems
• Valid driver's license
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple or complex commercial electrical construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, change-order management, and project delivery
• Experience with construction management and project management software
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial industry experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What pay range would you consider for the right opportunity?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $125,000