Lead Electrical Project Manager

About the role

The Lead Electrical Project Manager is responsible for providing project management expertise in electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical aspects of large turnkey electrical upgrade projects. This role involves leading these projects from start to finish, managing all phases including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, procurement, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical upgrade projects involving substations, plant control systems, excitation systems, governor controls, SCADA, and power distribution systems.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Manage all phases of project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, procurement, and risk management.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, contracting, performance, and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, confined space, and rigging practices.
• Establish and maintain project quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes and accurate project documentation, including as-builts and punch lists.
• Develop and maintain project plans, progress reports, action item logs, and contingency plans to drive successful project delivery.
• Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support proposal development, including estimating and scoping of turnkey project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required (Basic): Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of project management and/or senior field service experience; OR Associate degree and 10+ years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 15+ years of experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing electrical power distribution, switchgear, automation, controls, and/or power systems projects, including multi-disciplinary civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing project budgets, forecasts, proposals, schedules, and overall project financial performance.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project scheduling software.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Experience with electrical power distribution, controls, and protection equipment, engineering, and installations.
• Experience in working with and managing all project disciplines (civil, mechanical and electrical).
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera Scheduling software.
• First aid and CPR Trained.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified.
• Professional Engineer Certification.
• Construction Management experience/certifications in addition to Project Management experience.
• Eaton Bidmanager software experience and electrical product application experience.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills to manage project scope changes.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Ability to work with and manage design teams.
• Ability to develop Scopes of Work for Civil and Electrical subcontractors.
• Ability to manage and improve subcontractor inefficiencies.
• Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Schedule

This position is fully remote for candidates residing within the Central U.S. or Pennsylvania region. The role requires up to 25% travel to customer sites and project locations.