The Senior Project Manager is a seasoned project management professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale electrical construction, mission critical, or complex service projects, and the ability to lead high-performing teams while driving consistent results in safety, quality, financial performance, and client experience.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead execution of large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects/programs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, and financial objectives
• Own and manage project or portfolio P&L performance, including budget development, forecasting, margin optimization, and financial risk management
• Develop and implement project and program-level execution strategies, including sequencing, logistics, staffing, and resource planning across multiple workstreams
• Serve as the primary executive-level point of contact for clients, general contractors, and key stakeholders; build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Lead contract strategy and administration, including negotiation, risk evaluation, and resolution of complex change orders, claims, and disputes
• Drive financial performance and cost control strategies, including productivity improvement, cost recovery, and margin protection initiatives
• Oversee procurement strategy for major equipment, subcontractors, and vendors, including high-value and long-lead items
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project teams; mentor and develop talent to strengthen organizational capability
• Lead coordination across field leadership, engineering, BIM, prefabrication, service, and support functions to ensure integrated project execution
• Identify and proactively manage enterprise-level risks, including operational, financial, contractual, and client-related risks
• Lead executive-level reporting on project and portfolio performance, including status, financials, risks, and strategic considerations
• Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, participating in pursuits, and contributing to client retention and expansion strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all projects and reinforce company expectations and best practices
• Oversee final project closeout, commissioning, and turnover processes to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical construction, service operations, and project execution methodologies across multiple project types
• Ability to adapt project management approach to different delivery models (lump sum, service work, negotiated work, mission critical environments)
• Strong financial acumen with ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and project profitability
• Advanced understanding of contract administration, risk allocation, and change management
• Ability to independently interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across field teams, service teams, and subcontractors
• Effective client management and communication skills across varied project environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects, workstreams, or service programs simultaneously
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency in project management platforms, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of construction safety standards (OSHA) and operational compliance

Requirements

Experience Requirements:

• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, service operations, or related project-based environments
• Proven experience independently leading large-scale, high-value projects or multiple concurrent projects/programs from initiation through closeout
• Demonstrated accountability for project or portfolio financial performance, including budget development, forecasting, cost control, and margin optimization
• Experience managing projects of significant complexity, including multi-phase work, accelerated schedules, or highly coordinated environments (e.g., mission critical, industrial, or large commercial projects)
• Proven ability to lead contract strategy and administration, including negotiation, change order management, and resolution of complex project issues, claims, or disputes
• Demonstrated success managing executive-level client relationships, including communication, issue resolution, and long-term account development
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams, including field operations, subcontractors, vendors, engineering, BIM, prefabrication, and service teams
• Experience developing and executing procurement and resource strategies for major equipment, subcontractors, and long-lead items
• Demonstrated ability to drive project performance, including improving labor productivity, managing risk, and implementing corrective actions to protect schedule and margin
• Experience identifying and mitigating project and business risks, including financial, operational, and contractual exposures
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, supporting team capability and succession planning
• Experience supporting business development efforts, including client retention, repeat work, and participation in project pursuits preferred