Electrical Project Manager

In partnership with a nationally recognized electrical contracting organization in Cedar Rapids, IA, this senior, onsite leadership role seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to support its established Eastern Iowa operations. This is a senior, onsite leadership role for a proven project professional who has successfully delivered large‑scale commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, including design‑build work.

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading complex projects from award through closeout while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, scheduling, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role blends hands‑on project execution with leadership oversight, mentorship, and strategic contribution to the branch’s electrical market growth.

• Lead electrical construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Review and manage contractual requirements, scope, specifications, and project risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with defined milestones and critical paths.
• Coordinate closely with fabrication, asset management, jobsite supervision, and project teams to align resources and schedules.
• Conduct weekly short‑interval planning, including productivity tracking and actual‑to‑plan analysis.

• Lead and mentor project managers, field leadership, and crews to ensure consistent execution standards.
• Promote a merit shop philosophy and culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Provide objective feedback, performance assessments, and coaching for project and field leaders.
• Ensure safety and quality planning, inspections, and observations are completed for all task‑level activities.

• Monitor actual‑to‑planned performance, proactively adjusting strategies to achieve expected results.
• Participate in project financial forecasting and branch electrical budget oversight.
• Ensure accurate change order pricing, estimating, documentation, and approvals.
• Support effective management of project billings, pay applications, and customer follow‑up.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Understand stakeholder expectations and proactively address issues before they escalate.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes clearly and consistently.
• Coordinate external resources, including vendor selection and subcontractor management.

• Coordinate project closeout activities, including inspections, approvals, certifications, and final documentation.
• Analyze completed project performance and gather feedback from stakeholders.
• Identify lessons learned and implement improvements to enhance future project execution.

• Utilize construction management, scheduling, purchasing, Microsoft Office, and virtual collaboration tools effectively.

Required:

• 7+ years of electrical project management experience in commercial and industrial construction,
  or
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of electrical project management experience.
• Proven success delivering large electrical projects meeting safety, quality, budget, scope, and schedule targets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop project managers and field teams.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, financials, cost data, plans, and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable insurability for regular business travel.

Preferred:

• CPMP certification.

• Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with sound judgment and problem‑solving ability.
• Highly organized with strong time management and follow‑through.
• Comfortable balancing company objectives with customer needs.
• Proficient mathematical and financial analysis skills.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and confident operating independently in complex environments.

If you are a seasoned electrical project leader who takes pride in delivering complex projects, developing teams, and building strong partnerships, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact—driving project success, supporting branch growth, and helping shape the future of a respected electrical contracting organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.