Electrical Project Manager Jobs
Electrical Project Manager jobs are open across construction, utilities, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure development, from entry-level project coordinator roles to senior and principal-level positions, with specializations in commercial construction, power distribution, and renewable energy systems. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Details:
- CLI provides outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance after 90 days.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Come join our winning team.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.
- We perform pre-employment substance and background testing.
- Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record.
Overview:
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement lighting electrical projects from start to finish.
- Communicate with customers to confirm schedules, address installation concerns, and ensure satisfaction upon completion.
- Assist in sourcing materials and coordinating with the purchasing department for updates.
- Work closely with warehouse staff to load/unload vehicles and ensure materials/tools are ready for the install team; occasional job site deliveries may be required.
- Manage and maintain project documentation, including punch walk reports and data input.
- Oversee daily work order management.
- Create and manage project timelines and schedules.
- Lead project closeout processes.
- Take detailed notes during customer and project meetings.
- Respond to customer feedback and manage any necessary resubmittals or revisions.
- Provide project updates and reports to customers.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven team environment.
- Provide daily direction and support to the project team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in commercial lighting electrical work.
- At least 2 years of project management experience in the lighting electrical or construction industry.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Proficient in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Effective leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a plus.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
- Experience with project management software tools.
- Prior experience in lighting-related projects, a plus.
- Current Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician license, a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Customer-focused mindset.
All position measurement are based on CLI Core Values:
- Above and Beyond.
- Relationship of all Stakeholders.
- Team Player.
- Integrity/Honesty.
- Safety.
- Tenacity/Grit.
- Solution Driven.
CLI-SERVICES was founded in 1977 and has steadily grown for almost 50 years. We have on staff certified lighting consultants, journeyman electricians, master electricians, and certified lighting technicians. Our employees drive fully stocked service vehicles. In addition to our service vehicles, we have fully stocked bucket trucks with the capability of reaching up to 100 ft. working height. We also have 24-hour on-call service as well as tablets with cellular connection.
CLI-SERVICES provides sustainable energy-efficient solutions from consultation through installation and recycling. We enhance the efficiency of lighting and electrical systems for our customers through expert assistance in (1) specifying which products will produce the greatest energy and maintenance savings while providing the best solution to meet customer goals, (2) supplying and installing the new lighting and electrical products and (3) maintaining the lighting and electrical system. Customer service is our number one focus. We provide full-service solutions to our customers; the key element being the long-term relationship we build and maintain. In addition, when we recommend a product or system, we stand behind that product and its performance. CLI strives to be the artist in the industry.
Job Details:
- CLI provides outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance after 90 days.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Come join our winning team.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.
- We perform pre-employment substance and background testing.
- Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record.
Overview:
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement lighting electrical projects from start to finish.
- Communicate with customers to confirm schedules, address installation concerns, and ensure satisfaction upon completion.
- Assist in sourcing materials and coordinating with the purchasing department for updates.
- Work closely with warehouse staff to load/unload vehicles and ensure materials/tools are ready for the install team; occasional job site deliveries may be required.
- Manage and maintain project documentation, including punch walk reports and data input.
- Oversee daily work order management.
- Create and manage project timelines and schedules.
- Lead project closeout processes.
- Take detailed notes during customer and project meetings.
- Respond to customer feedback and manage any necessary resubmittals or revisions.
- Provide project updates and reports to customers.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven team environment.
- Provide daily direction and support to the project team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in commercial lighting electrical work.
- At least 2 years of project management experience in the lighting electrical or construction industry.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Proficient in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Effective leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a plus.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
- Experience with project management software tools.
- Prior experience in lighting-related projects, a plus.
- Current Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician license, a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Customer-focused mindset.
All position measurement are based on CLI Core Values:
- Above and Beyond.
- Relationship of all Stakeholders.
- Team Player.
- Integrity/Honesty.
- Safety.
- Tenacity/Grit.
- Solution Driven.
CLI-SERVICES was founded in 1977 and has steadily grown for almost 50 years. We have on staff certified lighting consultants, journeyman electricians, master electricians, and certified lighting technicians. Our employees drive fully stocked service vehicles. In addition to our service vehicles, we have fully stocked bucket trucks with the capability of reaching up to 100 ft. working height. We also have 24-hour on-call service as well as tablets with cellular connection.
CLI-SERVICES provides sustainable energy-efficient solutions from consultation through installation and recycling. We enhance the efficiency of lighting and electrical systems for our customers through expert assistance in (1) specifying which products will produce the greatest energy and maintenance savings while providing the best solution to meet customer goals, (2) supplying and installing the new lighting and electrical products and (3) maintaining the lighting and electrical system. Customer service is our number one focus. We provide full-service solutions to our customers; the key element being the long-term relationship we build and maintain. In addition, when we recommend a product or system, we stand behind that product and its performance. CLI strives to be the artist in the industry.
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Who's Hiring
- Affiliated Engineers36
- CEC Facilities20
- EMCOR17
- ROMANOFF14
- Rinvio13
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services78
- Construction & Real Estate40
- Manufacturing8
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Staffing & Recruiting6
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 Affiliated Engineers, CEC Facilities, and EMCOR, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 33% of electrical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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