Senior Electrical Project Manager

Senior Electrical Project Manager

The Senior Electrical Project Manager oversees planning, coordination, and execution of large commercial electrical construction projects from inception through completion. The role ensures all client requirements for electrical functionality, standards, and performance are met, while maintaining schedule, safety, quality, and budget.

The Senior Electrical Project Manager manages the full electrical bidding process, including distributing bid documents, answering bidder questions, issuing addenda, evaluating proposals, and negotiating final contracts.

During construction, the Senior Electrical Project Manager must have strong knowledge of electrical trades, materials, equipment, and installation methods. The role identifies potential issues early, manages electrical change orders, and ensures all scope changes are handled fairly and accurately.

This position provides direct oversight of the project, ensuring electrical work is installed per plans and specifications, quality and safety standards are maintained, and all deliverables are met. The Senior Electrical Project Manager monitors daily progress, supports field leadership, ensures compliance, and reports project status to company leadership. Projects are commercial in nature and require strong command of electrical construction operations.

Core Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all electrical construction activities
• Lead full project life cycle for large electrical projects
• Schedule and coordinate electrical design requirements
• Select sources for electrical materials and equipment
• Develop accurate schedules and project documentation
• Hire and oversee subcontractors for electrical scopes

Construction Oversight

Financial Management

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Field Leadership

Skills and Specifications

Experience

Education

Software Proficiency

This job description outlines the primary duties and requirements of the role. It is not a complete list of all responsibilities or tasks. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.