Description

Senior Electrical Project Manager

Location: Detroit, MI (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, DOE + Bonus Opportunities
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Match

About Edgewood Electric

Edgewood Electric is a premier Detroit-based electrical contractor delivering high-profile commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and sports & entertainment projects across the region. From hospitals to major arena facilities and large-scale developments, Edgewood handles some of the most recognizable and complex electrical projects in Michigan.

Our culture is one of long-term commitment and stability — average employee tenure is 15–20 years. We invest in our people, operate with integrity, and build projects that shape the Detroit skyline.

Position Overview

Edgewood Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to oversee multiple electrical construction projects simultaneously, ranging from $5M on average up to $30M in value.

This is a leadership role responsible for financial performance, scheduling, client relationships, design-assist coordination, and change order management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands complex commercial electrical systems, and has a strong command of project financials.

This is an in-office position based in Detroit.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Project Leadership

Manage multiple electrical construction projects concurrently (avg. $5M; up to $30M).
Oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Financial Ownership

Full P&L responsibility for assigned projects.
Manage budgets, forecasting, labor tracking, cost controls, and procurement.
Monitor job cost reports and maintain margin targets.
Utilize Sage for financial tracking and reporting.

Scheduling & Execution

Develop and manage project schedules.
Coordinate manpower planning and material procurement.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

Change Order Management & Estimating

Prepare, price, and negotiate change orders.
Analyze scope revisions and cost impacts.
Use Accubid and EBM for estimating and documentation.
Maintain accurate change order logs and ensure timely approvals.

Design-Assist & Preconstruction

Participate in design-assist efforts.
Review plans and specifications for constructability and cost optimization.
Collaborate with engineers, GCs, architects, and owners.

Client & Team Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and general contractors.
Lead internal project teams and mentor junior PMs and project engineers.
Run project meetings and provide executive-level updates.

Qualifications

Required:

3+ years of electrical project management experience in commercial or industrial construction.
Experience managing projects valued at $5M+.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong financial acumen and cost control experience.
Experience with design-assist projects.
Proficiency in Sage, Accubid, and EBM (or similar platforms).
Strong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical systems.

Preferred:

Experience with healthcare, large commercial, multifamily, or sports/entertainment facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
401(k) with 4% company match
Long-term career stability with a company where employees stay

Why Edgewood Electric?

High-profile, newsworthy projects
Strong financial stability
Collaborative, team-first culture
Long average employee tenure (15–20 years)
Opportunity to manage impactful, large-scale electrical work

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