Senior Electrical Project ManagerLiveWire Construction, Inc. is seeking to fill the role of Senior Project Manager for our fast-paced, growing organization. This position comes with the opportunity for professional leadership growth and development and requires a minimum of 10 years experience specializing in lighting, power, and low voltage systems.
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.Ideal Candidate Profile:The ideal Senior Project Manager is a seasoned electrical construction professional with deep expertise in lighting systems, power distribution, and low-voltage systems. They have a proven track record managing large-scale commercial, industrial, and data center electrical projects, often multi-million-dollar in scope, from preconstruction through closeout. This individual excels at driving project safety, schedule adherence, and cost control while coordinating field teams, subcontractors and vendors.
They bring strong technical knowledge of electrical construction methods, code compliance, and system integration, ensuring high-quality installations that meet client expectations and industry standards.Compensation:Base salary: $130K–$145K, commensurate with experiencePotential individual performance bonusComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with employer matchCompany vehicle allowance or stipendPaid time off and executive professional development budget.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Lifecycle Management: Overseeing projects from conception, design, and procurement to installation, testing, and commissioning.System Coordination: Managing installation for lighting fixtures, power distribution boards, power monitoring, and low-voltage systems (security, fire alarms, IT/data networks).Budget & Scheduling: Managing project finances, labor hours, material procurement, and creating detailed schedules (using MS Excel or ProNovos).Technical Coordination: Working with field personnel, electrical engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.Safety & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to CEC, NEC, and local codes, including OSHA safety requirements.Other Duties:Project preconstruction and planning including review of specifications and drawings, material and subcontractor buyout, and cashflow projectionsContract review and negotiation; administration during life of the project to protect company from riskIdentification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claimsPreparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriateChange order management including scope definition and pricingField productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profitProject safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety cultureManagement and training of Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, and/or Project Managers; delegation of tasks and duties to maximize management capacity and project volume managed by teamBuilding and maintaining positive customer relationships resulting in repeat businessRequired Skills and Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in electrical construction or industrial project management.Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of power distribution, lighting controls, and low-voltage cabling; familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and construction management softwareCommon Industries & Project Types:Commercial / Industrial / Manufacturing: Installing new electrical power distribution, lighting, life safety, low voltage and control systems.Data Centers/Mission-Critical: Installing distribution, backup power, lighting, general power and power connections, low-voltage cabling, generator backup, UPS systems, and security systems.EEO StatementLiveWire Construction, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.