Electrical Project Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Electrical Project Manager jobs in New Jersey are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in commercial construction, utility infrastructure, and industrial facilities across one of the most active markets in the Northeast. Most openings cluster in Newark, Edison, and Cherry Hill, where large contractors and facility owners like PSEG, Johnson Controls, and Turner Construction maintain ongoing project pipelines. The most sought-after specialties include power distribution, building automation systems integration, and large-scale commercial fit-outs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Electrical Project Manager to work with our team, and partner with a global manufacturing client.
The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with strong Electrical or MEP knowledge and experience. To be successful in this role, you will be consultant minded and have experience with Owner’s Representation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents.
- Effectively communicate with external and internal team members and stakeholders at all projects stages.
- Support the scheduler with updates on progress.
- Support field coordination between the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, and Client.
- Undertake field walks with the General Contractor and Sub-Contractor Trades.
- Attending field and punch walks with the architect and MEP Engineering team.
- Help support and manage project close out documentation.
- Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
- Perform quality review of technical documentation for accuracy and contract compliance.
- Perform engineering quality assurance and engineering quality control reviews for all design drawings, prior to submission to Construction for builds.
- Prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports on the project’s progress, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and progress tracking.
- Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
- Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
- Identifying and ensuring that the client and management are aware of quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
Qualifications
- Field construction experience.
- Experience in manufacturing construction is beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure appropriate communications and coordination across project delivery teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Strong client relationship management skills to maintain positive relations between stakeholders and corporate leadership.
- Able to manage and delegate tasks to technical and non-technical support staff.
- Proven post graduate Electrical or MEP engineering experience, encompassing both design and site experience.
- Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge/experience.
- Bachelor or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
- Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MW2
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Electrical Project Manager to work with our team, and partner with a global manufacturing client.
The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with strong Electrical or MEP knowledge and experience. To be successful in this role, you will be consultant minded and have experience with Owner’s Representation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents.
- Effectively communicate with external and internal team members and stakeholders at all projects stages.
- Support the scheduler with updates on progress.
- Support field coordination between the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, and Client.
- Undertake field walks with the General Contractor and Sub-Contractor Trades.
- Attending field and punch walks with the architect and MEP Engineering team.
- Help support and manage project close out documentation.
- Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
- Perform quality review of technical documentation for accuracy and contract compliance.
- Perform engineering quality assurance and engineering quality control reviews for all design drawings, prior to submission to Construction for builds.
- Prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports on the project’s progress, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and progress tracking.
- Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
- Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
- Identifying and ensuring that the client and management are aware of quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
Qualifications
- Field construction experience.
- Experience in manufacturing construction is beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure appropriate communications and coordination across project delivery teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Strong client relationship management skills to maintain positive relations between stakeholders and corporate leadership.
- Able to manage and delegate tasks to technical and non-technical support staff.
- Proven post graduate Electrical or MEP engineering experience, encompassing both design and site experience.
- Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge/experience.
- Bachelor or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
- Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MW2
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey Electrical Contractor Business Permit or work under a licensed holder
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Five or more years of electrical construction or systems project experience
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore or Microsoft Project
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred by most employers
- Strong knowledge of NEC codes and New Jersey local inspection requirements
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project manager in New Jersey?
Most electrical project managers in New Jersey come up through either an electrical engineering degree or a journeyman electrician background combined with field supervisory experience. New Jersey does not issue a separate project manager license, but many employers require that you work under or hold a New Jersey Electrical Contractor Business Permit through the Division of Consumer Affairs. A PMP certification and experience managing NEC-compliant installations strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring electrical project managers in New Jersey right now include Vertiv, Arreglo, and Avatech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense mix of utility projects, pharmaceutical campuses, and commercial development means established contractors and facility management firms post regularly throughout the year.
Which New Jersey cities have the most electrical project manager jobs?
Newark, Edison, and Totowa have the most electrical project manager openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors the largest share through its commercial construction boom and proximity to major utility operators, while Edison and Cherry Hill draw hiring from suburban corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and regional general contractors serving both central and southern New Jersey markets.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical project management is fundamentally a site-driven role, so fully remote positions are limited. About 0% of electrical project manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover preconstruction planning, estimating, and design coordination rather than active construction oversight.
How can I get hired as a electrical project manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an electrical estimator, field engineer, or project coordinator with a New Jersey general contractor or specialty electrical firm. Large employers like PSEG and regional contractors affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association New Jersey chapter occasionally post junior project roles. Completing your journeyman hours through an IBEW apprenticeship in New Jersey, combined with a construction management credential, gives candidates without a four-year degree a clear and credible route in.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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