Electrical Project Engineer

Title: Electrical PM

Location: Charleston, SC

Type: Fulltime

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through successful project closeout. The ideal candidate will have 6–12 years of hands-on electrical construction experience, with a strong understanding of field operations and project management. Experience as a Licensed Electrician, Electrical Foreman, General Foreman, or Superintendent are preferred. Looking for someone who independently manage electrical construction projects valued at $1M+, while maintaining control of project schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and job costs.
• Manage projects valued at $1M+, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with General Contractors (GCs), owners, engineers, architects, vendors, subcontractors, and internal field teams.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Manage procurement, material purchasing, equipment, and vendor coordination to support project schedules.
• Prepare, track, and resolve RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks, cost impacts, schedule issues, and potential scope changes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project progress, labor productivity, material usage, and overall job performance.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on schedule, budget, procurement, change orders, and project status.
• Review project financials, including job costing, budget-to-actual performance, forecasting, and profitability.
• Support project turnover, commissioning, punch-list completion, and final project closeout.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, specifications, and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical construction.
• Experience in independently managing electrical construction projects valued at $1M or more.
• Knowledge of electrical construction processes, field operations, and project execution.
• Experienced as an Electrical Project Manager, Project Engineer, Electrical Superintendent, Foreman, General Foreman, or Licensed Electrician is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, job costing, procurement, and forecasting.
• Experience in managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractors, and project closeout.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings (AutoCad, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks), scopes of work, and construction documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical contractor or construction management background.
• Active electrical license or journeyman electrician background.
• Experience working with major General Contractors (GCs), owners, and commercial/industrial clients.
• Proficiency with construction/project management and estimating software such as Procore, Accubid, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• OSHA and other relevant construction safety certifications are a plus.