Job Description

Project Manager – Industrial Electrical Construction

Charleston Metro, West Virginia Onsite (primary office-based role with limited travel)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Project Manager to lead and support complex electrical projects across heavy industrial environments. This role is responsible for estimating (as needed), planning, executing, and closing projects while maintaining strong relationships with industrial clients and internal field teams.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in industrial or plant environments, understands the realities of field execution, and thrives in a collaborative, safety-first culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage multiple industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and cost control
• Support estimating efforts and participate in design-assist and preconstruction budgeting when required
• Review and manage project scope, contracts, and change orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and notice provisions
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, rentals, and subcontracted work in collaboration with purchasing teams
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to adjust schedules and resources to meet quality, safety, and budget goals
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, quality standards, and financial targets
• Track work-in-place, value earned, and manage monthly billing to maintain healthy project cash flow
• Lead monthly project status and forecast-to-complete meetings, providing early indicators and clear reporting
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address issues before they impact the project
• Champion safety by ensuring appropriate training, awareness, and consistent execution of safety practices in the field
• Identify value engineering opportunities and value-creating solutions to improve overall project outcomes
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily logs, submittals, change orders, and closeout materials
• Manage conflicts or challenges calmly and constructively, keeping projects moving forward
• Ensure timely and complete project closeout, internally and externally

Project Environment

• Heavy industrial electrical work including chemical plants, automotive facilities, power plants, and hydroelectric projects
• Long-term projects typically ranging from 1–2 years, with some accounts consisting of multiple concurrent work orders or project phases
• Collaboration with field and operations teams primarily based out of West Virginia
• Limited travel (approximately one week per month on average, depending on project needs); travel expenses covered when required

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience for mid-level candidates; 6–10 years for senior-level candidates
• Background in industrial electrical construction or plant environments
• Experience managing or supporting electricians and field crews on active jobsites
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across field, operations, and leadership teams
• Proficiency with construction software and tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid, Spectrum (or similar), and Excel

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience estimating electrical construction projects
• Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship
• Prior experience on large automotive or manufacturing projects
• Union electrical background

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