Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aplin connects professionals with organizations across North America and supports opportunities in complex construction and infrastructure sectors. The Electrical Project Manager will lead large-scale electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, managing planning, budgets, procurement, scheduling, safety, quality, and client relationships. The role also oversees electrical scopes, project teams, subcontractors, commissioning readiness, and business development support.
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful execution of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover and closeout
- Manage project planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Oversee self-perform electrical scopes including:
- Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
- Underground duct banks and grounding systems
- Switchgear and electrical equipment installation
- Cable tray and raceway systems
- Power, controls, communications, and instrumentation systems
- Commissioning and startup activities
- Drive project performance related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and productivity
- Monitor labor productivity, material tracking, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance
- Manage change orders, risk mitigation, forecasting, and project controls
- Lead client meetings and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, trade partners, engineers, and field teams
- Support project sequencing, manpower planning, commissioning readiness, and turnover planning
- Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and project teams
- Collaborate with safety and quality teams to ensure compliance with project and company standards
- Support business development and preconstruction efforts, including constructability reviews and client presentations
Skills
- 5+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects
- Experience within one or more of the following sectors: Data Centers, Mission Critical Facilities, Industrial Construction, Power Generation & Distribution, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy Infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems
- Understanding of electrical construction methods, project controls, scheduling, and commissioning processes
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, forecasting, procurement, and risk management
- Proven leadership experience overseeing field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams
- Experience with construction management, scheduling, and estimating software platforms
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-moving, deadline-driven environments
- Willingness to travel extensively based on project needs
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred
- Equivalent electrical trade, field leadership, or construction experience will be considered
- Experience managing self-perform electrical scopes strongly preferred
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Employee ownership program
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Collaborative, safety-focused culture
- Travel support and project-based assignments
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