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Powerstaff is partnering with a large respected commercial electrical contractor to recruit multiple positions such as some of the following.

• Electrical Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager - Los Angeles
• Electrical Project Manager - Oakland
• Electrical Project Manager Brentwood
• Electrical Project Manager or Senior Project Manager Pheonix, AZ
• Travelling Electrical Project Manager (National)

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, including office buildings, healthcare facilities, education, mission critical, data centers, industrial, and high-rise developments.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, a performance-driven culture, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor that rewards initiative, leadership, and results.

The Opportunity
As an Electrical Project Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through to final completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with clients, general contractors, engineers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers, you'll lead the commercial, contractual, financial, and operational delivery of multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the construction lifecycle.
This role offers an attractive performance-based incentive program, allowing high-performing Project Managers to significantly increase their annual earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial electrical construction projects from award through to close-out.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, consultants, field leadership, and suppliers.
• Procure materials and equipment while managing subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and administer contracts, purchase orders, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, productivity, and risk.
• Ensure projects comply with safety regulations, electrical codes, and company standards.
• Provide accurate reporting on project costs, labour, materials, schedules, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability.
• Mentor and support Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business opportunities.
• Complete project close-out, including final cost reporting and handover documentation.

About You
You'll be an experienced Electrical Project Manager with strong commercial construction knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5–15 years of experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Proven experience managing commercial electrical projects from inception through completion.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction practices, contracts, and project delivery.
• Experience managing project budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of change order management, procurement, and subcontract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering healthcare, data center, education, industrial, or high-rise projects.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, or similar construction management software.
• OSHA safety certifications.

What's On Offer

• $120,000 - $170,000 base salary (dependent on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Strong pipeline of commercial electrical projects across the US.
• Career progression.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable).
• Large, challenging projects.

Next Steps
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Manager looking to join a high-performing commercial electrical contractor with exciting projects, excellent earning potential, and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now or email careers@powerstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.

All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Why Powerstaff?
Powerstaff specialises in recruiting professionals across the commercial construction industry internationally. We partner with leading specialty and general contractors throughout in the United States, connecting exceptional construction professionals with outstanding career opportunities.
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