Electrical Project Manager Jobs
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INTRODUCTION
DPR Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of DPR Construction, USA based in Seoul, South Korea. We specialize in Project Management and Cost Consulting services for customers across the APAC region. Since 2011, we have supported Korean and international clients on construction projects across various sectors, including Mission Critical (Data Centers), Logistics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Labs, Commercial, and Training Facilities.
POSITION:
Project Manager (Electrical)
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) Electrical Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, with a technical background in Electrical or MEP Engineering. Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will form part of an existing project team and will be responsible for managing the Electrical elements of the project(s), managing Electrical Design, Construction and Testing & Commissioning. General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing design consultants including peer reviewers
- Tracking of design issues
- Coordinating all technical information
- Review and approve design documents
- Liaising with all key stakeholders including General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, Clients, 3rd Party Inspectors, Design Team members etc.
- Chair Electrical design coordination meetings
- Attending progress meetings and design team meetings
- Preparing and monitoring of technical specifications
- Appointing and managing internal and external consultants
- Review and manage coordination in 3D models
- Lead the effort to ensure timely resolution of design and construction issues
- Lead discussion with local authorities such as KEPCO, KDHC, Building Department etc.
- Managing the Electrical construction installation including testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with design, schedule and cost
- Review and assist in developing budget estimate
- Develop and update project schedule (design and construction)
- Develop and track long lead equipment procurement schedule
- Develop bid documents for GC and major equipment
- Evaluate and validate bids
- Change order review and approval
- Design QA/QC
- Construction QA/QC
- Progress payments review and approval
- Project risk identification and establish risk mitigation procedures
- Review and enforce safety program
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MEP, Construction Management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, preferably with a technical background in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred
- Proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods (design, construction, risk management, cost control, and procurement), materials, and industry best practices
- Cost estimating and management skills are an advantage
- Working knowledge of Korean construction regulations, safety standards, and permitting processes
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (verbal and written)
- Proficient in construction management tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore or similar), cost management tools, scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software
- Ability to work collaboratively within an existing project team and manage related scopes independently
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on resolving complex project challenges
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Professional development & career growth opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical projects
- Collaborative and international work environment
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
INTRODUCTION
DPR Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of DPR Construction, USA based in Seoul, South Korea. We specialize in Project Management and Cost Consulting services for customers across the APAC region. Since 2011, we have supported Korean and international clients on construction projects across various sectors, including Mission Critical (Data Centers), Logistics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Labs, Commercial, and Training Facilities.
POSITION:
Project Manager (Electrical)
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) Electrical Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, with a technical background in Electrical or MEP Engineering. Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will form part of an existing project team and will be responsible for managing the Electrical elements of the project(s), managing Electrical Design, Construction and Testing & Commissioning. General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing design consultants including peer reviewers
- Tracking of design issues
- Coordinating all technical information
- Review and approve design documents
- Liaising with all key stakeholders including General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, Clients, 3rd Party Inspectors, Design Team members etc.
- Chair Electrical design coordination meetings
- Attending progress meetings and design team meetings
- Preparing and monitoring of technical specifications
- Appointing and managing internal and external consultants
- Review and manage coordination in 3D models
- Lead the effort to ensure timely resolution of design and construction issues
- Lead discussion with local authorities such as KEPCO, KDHC, Building Department etc.
- Managing the Electrical construction installation including testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with design, schedule and cost
- Review and assist in developing budget estimate
- Develop and update project schedule (design and construction)
- Develop and track long lead equipment procurement schedule
- Develop bid documents for GC and major equipment
- Evaluate and validate bids
- Change order review and approval
- Design QA/QC
- Construction QA/QC
- Progress payments review and approval
- Project risk identification and establish risk mitigation procedures
- Review and enforce safety program
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MEP, Construction Management or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, preferably with a technical background in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred
- Proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods (design, construction, risk management, cost control, and procurement), materials, and industry best practices
- Cost estimating and management skills are an advantage
- Working knowledge of Korean construction regulations, safety standards, and permitting processes
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (verbal and written)
- Proficient in construction management tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore or similar), cost management tools, scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software
- Ability to work collaboratively within an existing project team and manage related scopes independently
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on resolving complex project challenges
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Professional development & career growth opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical projects
- Collaborative and international work environment
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
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Find JobsElectrical Project Manager Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Schneider Electric66
- Rosendin Electric54
- Gaylor Electric41
- HDR35
- Aldridge Electric31
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy226
- Consulting & Professional Services221
- Construction & Real Estate209
- Manufacturing181
- Electronics & Hardware62
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs.
- 5+ years of electrical construction or project management experience
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- OSHA 30-hour construction certification required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, and RFI or submittal processes
Tips for Your Electrical Project Manager Job Search
Quantify project scope on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the scale of what you've managed. List project values, number of electricians supervised, and timeline adherence. Vague phrases like 'oversaw electrical work' tell them nothing specific about your actual capacity.
List your certifications front and center
Your PMP, OSHA 30, and any NICET or NABCEP credentials belong in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project delivery type
Design-build, design-bid-build, and EPC roles require different skills and carry different risk profiles. Read the posting carefully for which contract type is involved so your cover letter reflects familiarity with that model.
Prepare a project portfolio for interviews
Bring a one-page summary of two or three completed projects: scope, your specific role, budget managed, and the outcome. Interviewers for this role often ask for concrete examples rather than hypothetical scenarios.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Construction and utilities employers often hire to match project kickoffs. If an offer comes with a tight start date, asking for two to three extra weeks is usually reasonable and rarely costs you the offer.
Electrical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical project managers?
The companies hiring the most electrical project managers right now include Schneider Electric, Rosendin Electric, and Gaylor Electric, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Electrical contractors, utilities, and large general contractors tend to carry the most consistent hiring volume in this role.
How many electrical project manager jobs are remote?
About 14% of electrical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires on-site coordination. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work are pre-construction planning, estimating review, and program-level oversight roles at larger firms managing multiple simultaneous projects.
How do you become an electrical project manager?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering or construction management, or build equivalent experience through years in the field as an electrician or superintendent. Earning a PMP certification and an OSHA 30-hour credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most employers want direct experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors before promoting someone into a full project manager title.
How do you get hired as an electrical project manager with little experience?
Target assistant project manager or project engineer roles at electrical contractors, which are specifically designed as stepping-stone positions. Emphasize any experience with RFIs, submittals, scheduling software, or budget tracking, even from internships or field roles. Smaller regional contractors are generally more willing to develop candidates than large national firms that expect immediate productivity.
What does the electrical project manager interview process look like?
Expect a phone screen focused on your project history, followed by one or two rounds of in-person or video interviews. You'll likely be asked to walk through a specific project from preconstruction through closeout, including how you handled delays or cost overruns. Technical questions about electrical systems knowledge and contract management are common in the final round with a hiring manager or department head.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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