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

This Project Manager I position supports electrical construction work in mission-critical and commercial environments. You will manage small to mid-sized projects or defined scopes from kickoff through closeout and will be the primary point of contact for field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and the confidential client.

• Independently manage assigned projects or defined scopes, ensuring delivery aligns with contract, schedule, and budget requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, short-term lookaheads, and coordination plans with field leadership
• Track project costs, commitments, labor productivity, and forecast financial performance
• Prepare, submit, and track change orders and support negotiation within delegated authority
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to meet procurement and installation timelines
• Manage procurement activities including material buyouts, purchase orders, and long-lead items
• Oversee documentation processes (RFIs, submittals, logs) to ensure accuracy and timely processing
• Manage owner billing including AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and collections follow-up
• Participate in client and contractor meetings; report status, risks, and mitigation plans
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues; escalate when necessary
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and site-specific policies
• Support project closeout: punch list completion, commissioning coordination, and final turnover documentation

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Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of construction or project coordination experience; electrical construction experience preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and project sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Familiarity with project cost components and basic financial forecasting
• Proficiency with project management and documentation tools (Procore, Autodesk/ACC, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office)
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools and coordination across trades
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective with field teams and clients
• Organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of construction safety standards (OSHA) and site PPE requirements
• OSHA 10 certification required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to regional job sites

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Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory headcount required.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and task-level guidance to subcontractors, vendors, and project support staff.
• Support onboarding and coordination of subcontractors by confirming compliance items and required documentation.
• May assist in training or mentoring junior project support personnel.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed in a mix of office settings and active construction job sites (commercial, industrial, and mission-critical/data center). Site visits will expose you to typical construction conditions (noise, dust, heights, variable weather). Reasonable accommodations will be provided in compliance with the ADA.

• Frequent site visits and coordination with field operations; ability to traverse uneven terrain and climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis, gloves, protective footwear) while on site

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Position Type & Schedule

• Full-time, exempt (salaried)
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility required for project needs; early starts, occasional evenings/weekends, and travel to local/regional sites may be necessary
• Exempt classification — not eligible for overtime pay per applicable laws

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Entry-level project management coursework or certification (CAPM) is a plus
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E familiarity preferred

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Compensation (posted info)

• Estimated pay: $84,122 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will be set by the confidential client and may vary based on experience and location.

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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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