About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Electrical Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Project Manager I will own small to mid-sized electrical construction projects or defined scopes within larger projects, delivering work on time, on budget, and to contract requirements. This role partners with field and office teams to coordinate execution, control costs, and support client communication.

• Independently manage assigned projects or scopes from kickoff through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, short-term lookaheads, and coordination plans
• Track project costs, commitments, labor productivity, and forecast financial performance
• Prepare, submit, and track change orders; support negotiation within authority limits
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely execution
• Manage procurement activities including material buyouts and long-lead tracking
• Maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, logs, and correspondence
• Oversee owner billing processes including AIA pay applications and collections follow-up
• Participate in client and contractor meetings; report status, risks, and mitigation steps
• Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies
• Support project closeout: punch lists, commissioning coordination, and final documentation

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of electrical construction systems, installation methods, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong understanding of project cost components and basic financial forecasting
• Effective communicator with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Organized with strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Problem-solver who makes sound decisions within defined authority
• Proficiency with project management and document tools (Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk, Microsoft Office)
• Basic scheduling knowledge and coordination across trades
• Knowledge of construction safety standards (OSHA)
• Education: Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience: 1–3 years in construction, project coordination, or related roles; electrical construction experience preferred
• Certifications: OSHA 10 required or ability to obtain; valid driver’s license required; CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E exposure preferred

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and regular site visits to commercial, industrial, and mission-critical/data center environments
• Exposure to typical construction conditions: noise, dust, heights, and weather; PPE required on site
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; occasional early starts, extended days, evenings, or weekends may be required
• Position is exempt and expected to fulfill duties regardless of hours required; coordinate schedules with project leadership as needed

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time, exempt
• Location: Phoenix, AZ (on-site travel to local/regional project sites as required)
• Estimated compensation: $73,782 per year (estimated)
• Supervisory: No direct reports; provides day-to-day coordination with subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Systems: Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, mobile field tools

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Confidential Client Core Values & Purpose

Confidential Client’s core values drive how projects are planned and delivered:

• Safety First, Safety Always
• Committed to Excellence
• Plan it, Do it, Own it
• Learn it, Know it, Teach it
• One Team, One Goal
• Positive Attitude Required

Our core purpose: Building relationships to enrich lives.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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