Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Michigan
Electrical Project Manager jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand tied to the state's manufacturing infrastructure, automotive plant upgrades, utilities expansion, and large-scale commercial construction. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring, where employers like DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and General Motors regularly bring on electrical project managers from entry-level coordinators through senior principals. Industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and smart building technology are the most in-demand specialties across Michigan's market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with electrical contracting experience who is looking to build a long-term career and advance into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.
The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership throughout all phases of construction. The role provides hands-on exposure to procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations.
Projects may include hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other complex commercial developments.
Responsibilities- Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through completion and closeout.
- Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors.
- Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones.
- Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budgets, and financial reporting.
- Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination meetings.
- Work with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and develop practical installation solutions.
- Maintain accurate project logs, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and document control.
- Assist with material takeoffs, procurement planning, and project planning as needed.
- Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination problems.
- Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and forecasting.
- Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production.
- Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
- Experience with an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with commercial electrical systems, construction methods, and field operations.
- Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management.
- Comfortable working with both office-based project teams and field personnel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects.
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
- Experience with healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Vehicle allowance where applicable.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
- Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals.
- Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects.
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.
We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with electrical contracting experience who is looking to build a long-term career and advance into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.
The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership throughout all phases of construction. The role provides hands-on exposure to procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations.
Projects may include hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other complex commercial developments.
Responsibilities- Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through completion and closeout.
- Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors.
- Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones.
- Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budgets, and financial reporting.
- Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination meetings.
- Work with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and develop practical installation solutions.
- Maintain accurate project logs, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and document control.
- Assist with material takeoffs, procurement planning, and project planning as needed.
- Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination problems.
- Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and forecasting.
- Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production.
- Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
- Experience with an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with commercial electrical systems, construction methods, and field operations.
- Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management.
- Comfortable working with both office-based project teams and field personnel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects.
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
- Experience with healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Vehicle allowance where applicable.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
- Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals.
- Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects.
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan Electrical Contractor License or evidence of eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field
- PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred by Michigan employers
- Five or more years managing electrical construction or systems projects end to end
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specs, and NEC code
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project manager in Michigan?
Most electrical project managers in Michigan start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or construction management, then build field experience before moving into project oversight. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs oversees electrical contractor licensing, and many employers expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a Michigan Electrical Contractor License. A PMP certification alongside licensure substantially strengthens a candidate's profile for senior roles with utilities, automotive contractors, and commercial builders.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring electrical project managers in Michigan right now include Alpha Hire, NTH CONSULTANTS, and Kokosing Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's concentration of utility providers, automotive manufacturing campuses, and large commercial general contractors means demand for this role is spread across both the private and public sectors.
Which Michigan cities have the most electrical project manager jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Michigan account for the most electrical project manager openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its density of manufacturing facilities, automotive headquarters, and ongoing infrastructure investment, while Grand Rapids and Lansing draw demand from commercial construction growth, state government projects, and the regional healthcare and university campus builds that require sustained electrical project oversight.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical project management is fundamentally a site-presence role, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the rule. About 83% of electrical project manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in the planning, estimating, and documentation phases of larger programs rather than active construction oversight.
How can I get hired as a electrical project manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an electrical apprenticeship or a project coordinator role with a Michigan union contractor affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers locals active across Detroit and Grand Rapids. DTE Energy and large commercial contractors in the state hire junior project engineers and field coordinators who work alongside senior managers before taking on independent project responsibility. Pursuing a Michigan Electrical Contractor License and earning a CAPM certification early signals readiness to move up.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across utilities, manufacturing, commercial construction, and related sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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