Electrical Project Manager

Now Hiring: Project Manager – Traffic Signals & Outdoor Lighting

Company: NorthStar Electrical Contractors
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

NorthStar Electrical is an electrical contracting company specializing in traffic signal systems, roadway and outdoor lighting, and subdivision lighting installations. We work on public infrastructure and private development projects throughout the region, partnering with agencies such as the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Washington County, the City of Portland, the City of Salem, and other public agencies and private developers.

Our work plays an important role in keeping roadways safe, improving visibility, and supporting the growth of our communities. We take pride in delivering quality installations, maintaining strong relationships with our customers, and completing projects safely, efficiently, and professionally.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Project Manager to join our team and help lead our projects from start to finish.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entirety of the project from the start up through final acceptance. This individual will coordinate field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, general contractors, and agency representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and specifications.

The ideal candidate has a background in electrical construction or civil infrastructure, understands public works projects, and can balance the administrative and financial responsibilities of project management with the practical demands of field operations.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their projects, communicates effectively, anticipates problems, and works proactively to keep projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage multiple electrical construction projects simultaneously.
• Review contract documents, plans, specifications, schedules, and project requirements before and during construction.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate project activities from preconstruction and mobilization through installation, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, conflicts, and unforeseen field conditions.
• Conduct job site visits to review progress, coordinate with field personnel, and resolve project issues.

Public Works & Agency Coordination

• Coordinate with ODOT, Washington County, the City of Portland, the City of Salem, other public agencies, general contractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, applicable plans and specifications, approved submittals, and project schedules.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, traffic control requirements, shutdowns, and other activities necessary to complete the work.
• Manage required documentation, progress reports, meeting notes, and project correspondence.
• Support the resolution of design discrepancies, field conflicts, and requests for information (RFIs).

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Track committed costs, identify potential overruns, and implement corrective measures.
• Review quantities, progress billing, and payment applications.
• Identify changes in project scope and prepare or coordinate change orders and extra-work documentation.
• Monitor project profitability and communicate financial performance to management.

Field & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate with foremen, electricians, field crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Manage material procurement, lead times, deliveries.
• Work with field personnel to resolve constructability issues and maintain productivity.
• Coordinate work sequencing with other trades, utilities, civil contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project activities follow company policies and applicable safety requirements.

Project Closeout

• Track punch-list items, testing requirements, as-built drawings, and outstanding deliverables.
• Coordinate final inspections, system testing, and commissioning as applicable.
• Ensure required documentation, warranties, operation manuals, and closeout submittals are completed.
• Follow up on outstanding change orders, billing, and contract requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Required or strongly preferred:

• Experience in electrical construction, public works, roadway construction, or infrastructure project management.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, project schedules, budgets, and contract requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating field crews, subcontractors, suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and project management or construction management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Additional experience that would be highly valuable:

• Traffic signal installation and modernization.
• Roadway, street, parking lot, and subdivision lighting.
• ODOT and municipal public works contracts.
• Public agency construction specifications, inspections, and documentation.
• Change orders, extra work, progress billing, and public works contract closeout.
• Scheduling and coordinating work with civil contractors, utilities, and other trades.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project.

Relevant experience may substitute for a formal degree. A bachelor's degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or a related field is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver projects on time and within established budgets.
• Maintain clear communication between management, field crews, customers, and agency representatives.
• Keep projects organized, properly documented, and moving forward.
• Identify potential problems early and develop practical solutions.
• Maintain positive relationships with public agencies, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Protect company profitability through effective cost control, change management, and resource planning.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, meet quality expectations, and achieve final acceptance.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, including:

• Competitive salary: 70K-100K
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401K

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000