Project Manager

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services. The team with this position opening specializes in the installation and maintenance of traffic signalization, roadway lighting, and street lights across multiple states.

Job Description Elliot is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage a range of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a commitment to building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of traffic signal and roadway lighting projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, engineers, and team members, facilitating clear communication and efficient collaboration.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, actively pursuing new project opportunities in roadway construction.
• Support bid preparation and estimation processes for upcoming projects.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and subcontractor agreements to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, change orders, and forecasts, working to keep projects financially on track.
• Mentor team members, promoting skill development and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records and construction documents.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and familiarity with roadway construction standards and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications through IMSA and ATSSA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, and project management tools.
• Familiarity with traffic signal standards, NEC, NFPA 70E, and local regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Benefits/Culture Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided