Project Manager

About the role

Piper Electric Co., a Crete United Company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from turnover through completion and close-out. This role is responsible for planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance of electrical projects while serving as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project schedules and execution plans
• Gain buy-in and commitment from Field Managers (FM) to schedules, budgets, and project goals
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance jobsite culture through strong field leadership
• Lead weekly project meetings with Field Managers to review progress, manpower, material, tooling, and subcontractor needs
• Monitor job progress against schedule, productivity, and cost targets
• Enforce company policies and procedures through field leadership
• Evaluate field personnel performance per established company processes
• Participate in project kickoff, construction, turnover, and close-out meetings
• Coordinate purchase orders, change orders, submittals, critical materials, permits, and inspections
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator to manage documentation, correspondence, schedules, and reporting
• Support accurate job costing, change order pricing, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure timely completion of project close-out documentation including O&M manuals and as-built drawings
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across all job sites
• Ensure effective weekly jobsite safety meetings led by field leadership
• Participate in and support general contractor safety meetings
• Enforce company and jobsite safety policies and procedures
• Encourage field participation in company-sponsored safety training programs
• Support company safety initiatives and committee involvement
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners
• Represent Piper Electric professionally in all project-related interactions
• Proactively address project challenges to support successful outcomes and repeat business
• Attend staff, operations, and manpower planning meetings
• Support recruiting efforts by identifying and recommending qualified field talent
• Provide input and support for continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes
• 4+ years experience managing commercial and/or industrial electrical construction projects
• Proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and change order processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management abilities
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
• Ability to drive accountability and results through others

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Career growth opportunities across the Crete United network

Pay

$90K - $120K base salary

Pay range may vary based on candidate experience, training, knowledge, skills, and location.