Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

Yankee Electric & Co., LLC
Rochester, New Hampshire
Full-Time
Compensation: $61,833-$123,667

ABOUT THE POSITION

Yankee Electric is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from contract turnover through final financial closeout.

This is a hands-on project leadership position with direct responsibility for project financial performance, scheduling, client relationships, contract compliance, field coordination, and team development. The Project Manager will work closely with field leadership, customers, general contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership to deliver safe, profitable, and successful projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong electrical construction knowledge with financial awareness, organization, leadership, and clear communication.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Take full ownership of assigned electrical construction projects from turnover through final closeout
• Develop project execution plans covering budgets, schedules, manpower, procurement, subcontractors, safety, quality, and communication
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, estimates, and project scopes
• Lead project kickoff meetings with office and field teams
• Build, manage, and update detailed project budgets and cost structures
• Monitor labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and committed project costs
• Review job-cost reports, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
• Prepare cost-to-complete projections, WIP schedules, revenue forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, and margin analyses
• Prepare and manage monthly payment applications and project billing
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with the collection of overdue project invoices
• Protect project gross margins through strong cost control, labor-productivity management, and material oversight
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, procurement schedules, and milestone commitments
• Monitor critical-path activities and implement recovery plans when project schedules are at risk
• Coordinate activities with field supervisors, foremen, general contractors, customers, designers, vendors, subcontractors, and inspectors
• Forecast manpower needs and work with operations leadership to allocate crews effectively
• Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, procurement, project documentation, and correspondence
• Identify, document, price, submit, and track change orders
• Protect the company’s contractual and financial interests by documenting delays, disruptions, and unforeseen conditions
• Understand and administer contract requirements, including payment terms, notice provisions, liquidated damages, warranties, and dispute procedures
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project
• Lead project meetings, provide proactive updates, manage expectations, and resolve concerns promptly
• Build strong client relationships that support repeat business and referrals
• Oversee project quality, inspection readiness, code compliance, and workmanship standards
• Manage punch lists, commissioning, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, training, final acceptance, and financial closeout
• Mentor Project Engineers and developing project-management personnel
• Maintain accurate project information in Knowify and other required company systems

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Seven to ten or more years of electrical construction experience
• Three to five or more years of construction project-management experience
• Demonstrated success managing commercial electrical construction projects
• Direct experience managing project budgets, schedules, field coordination, and client relationships
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, sequencing, and code requirements
• Strong financial knowledge, including job costing, billing, forecasting, WIP reporting, margin management, and change orders
• Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project-management software
• Ability to build productive relationships with customers, field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Project Management Professional certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• NFPA 70E certification
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Knowify, or similar construction-management systems
• Experience with project scheduling software
• Experience managing industrial, healthcare, or design-build electrical projects

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful Project Manager will:

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Maintain or improve the estimated gross profit margin
• Produce accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and financial reports
• Complete billing promptly and actively manage outstanding receivables
• Identify and recover change-order value quickly
• Maintain strong labor productivity and material management
• Recognize project risks early and implement effective corrective actions
• Keep customers informed and resolve concerns promptly
• Build lasting client relationships that produce repeat business and referrals
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, code compliance, and documentation
• Develop Project Engineers and future project leaders
• Complete closeout requirements without unnecessary delays

OUR CORE VALUES

Trust Is Our Foundation
We act with integrity, accountability, transparency, and reliability.

Always Learning, Always Teaching
We pursue continuous improvement and invest in the development of the people around us.

Teamwork Is Our Edge
We achieve strong results through collaboration, open communication, and mutual support.

Our Work Is Our Proof
We allow the quality of our work, our professionalism, and the results we deliver to demonstrate what we stand for.

WHY JOIN YANKEE ELECTRIC?

This position provides the opportunity to take true ownership of electrical construction projects and directly influence their financial, operational, and customer-service outcomes. You will work with an experienced team that values accountability, professional growth, strong field partnerships, and the development of future leaders.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and training

TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé along with a brief description of the commercial electrical construction projects you have managed, including your experience with project budgets, schedules, change orders, and client relationships.

Yankee Electric & Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status.

Pay: $70,619.65 - $85,047.31 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person