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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We’re looking for an Electrical Project Coordinator to join our Projects team on nuclear projects in New Jersey
Anticipated Project Duration: July 2026 – March 2027
Project Coordinator - has the responsibility of coordinating the activities prior to field implementation and allowing the supervisors to focus on craft. This has been a proven performance enhancer at various sites.
- The coordinator will meet with the project manager and engineering to discuss the design plan for the project. The coordinator will schedule a walk down utilizing
- D&Z estimator
- D&Z Lead Supervisors
- Risk Assessment: The coordinator will work with the manager to develop a risk matrix to identify all areas of concern that may propose a risk in the scheduled implementation of the project.
- Budgetary Estimate: While the engineering team performs final design package work, the coordinator will work with our estimator to provide the client a budgetary estimate, this will be a +/- 10% estimate for the Project Manager to secure funding.
- Schedule: the coordinator will utilize the site team leads (mechanical, electrical and civil) along with the site project lead to create a schedule for the implantation of the project.
- Parts and Materials: the coordinator will work with the Planner to procure all parts and materials for the project. The coordinator will provide a weekly status of long lead items for the project.
- Project Budget: the coordinator will control and monitor the project budget for his project; he will provide a weekly report of progress for hours worked versus earned value.
- Project Close Out: the coordinator will provide a written report at the close of his/her project to outline all work completed, packages closed and proper turn over to the client
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To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
- Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
- Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
- Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
- Walking
- Repetitive motion of any part of the body
- Kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
- Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
- Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
- Hearing
- Talking
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
- Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
- Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to express thoughts orally.
- Expertise in:
- Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
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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 RIMEPRO, BEUMER, and Triumph Atlantic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Totowa, and Trenton 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 33% of electrical project manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 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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