Electrical Project Manager - Reno

JH Kelly is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our Electrical Team in Reno, NV. This isn’t just about managing projects—it’s about leading complex electrical construction projects from concept to completion, guiding high-performing teams, driving financial success, and ensuring safe, high-quality execution every step of the way. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy delivering exceptional results while building strong client relationships, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with a legacy construction leader.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.

• Lead and manage electrical construction projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling project activities from preconstruction through project turnover.
• Develop and manage project schedules, estimates, budgets, and control systems, accounting for project variances and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Create accurate cost-at-completion projections and proactively manage financial performance.
• Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, company quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Review drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure installations and final deliverables align with contract requirements.
• Coordinate work appropriately to facilitate permitting processes and support construction activities.
• Provide technical support and review construction procedures to ensure efficient and successful project execution.
• Maintain visibility into project status and scheduling, keeping leadership informed of progress and challenges.
• Direct and mentor project team members, including interns, field engineers, project engineers, and other project personnel.
• Foster a positive, collaborative environment while developing talent and supporting professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, supervisors, customers, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments including Safety, CAD/BIM, Accounting, and IT.
• Represent JH Kelly in project meetings and communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage estimating, procurement, budget setup, forecasting, billing, and resource planning activities.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing for change orders.
• Write and manage RFIs and change orders while maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Manage project costs and ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support profitable project execution and contribute to achieving margins above the original bid estimate.

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety culture and quality standards.
• Ensure work performed by internal teams and subcontractors complies with project requirements and company expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify project challenges, and implement solutions proactively.
• Continuously evaluate project performance and workflows to improve efficiency, communication, and project outcomes.

• Experience: 5+ years managing the full project lifecycle in the electrical industry, with 5+ years of prior electrical…