WRS is partnered with an established electrical contractor specializing exclusively in heavy industrial electrical projects . They are looking to add an experienced Traveling Electrical Project Manager to oversee projects throughout the United States.
This is a hands-on, field-based Project Manager position for someone who understands how industrial electrical projects are executed from the jobsite. The ideal candidate will have experience managing electrical scopes within environments such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, power generation, chemical/petrochemical facilities, refineries, or other heavy industrial operations .
This is not a commercial construction PM role. Candidates should have direct experience managing complex industrial electrical projects and be comfortable traveling to projects as required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage electrical construction projects from mobilization through completion and turnover
Maintain a strong onsite presence and oversee day-to-day project execution
Coordinate field operations with Superintendents, Foremen, and project leadership
Manage project schedules, manpower requirements, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
Monitor project budgets, costs, productivity, and overall financial performance
Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, procurement, and project documentation
Coordinate directly with clients, owners, general contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders
Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract requirements
Identify potential project risks, schedule impacts, and cost issues before they affect execution
Support material and equipment procurement to ensure field teams have what they need to maintain production
Ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications, electrical codes, quality standards, and safety requirements
Participate in project meetings and provide accurate progress updates to internal leadership and clients
Assist with testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and final project turnover
Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications
Previous Project Management experience with an electrical contractor
Strong background in heavy industrial electrical construction
Experience managing projects within manufacturing, process, power, petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial environments preferred
Strong understanding of electrical construction means, methods, drawings, specifications, and field operations
Ability to manage both the operational and financial sides of a project
Experience working directly with field leadership and managing project execution onsite
Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in active industrial environments
Must be willing and able to travel extensively for projects
Field experience as an Electrician, Foreman, or Superintendent prior to moving into Project