Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Electrical Project Manager jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand across the state's growing construction, utilities, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior project executive. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead hiring activity, anchored by established employers such as Tennessee Valley Authority, Skanska, and AECOM, all of which maintain a consistent presence in the state. The most in-demand specialties include commercial construction, industrial facility upgrades, and utility infrastructure projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Build More Than Projects. Build Your Career.
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for keeping projects on track financially, operationally, and in the field while partnering closely with Superintendents, field leadership, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
The right candidate is an organized, proactive leader who understands electrical construction, can see the big picture while managing the details, and knows how to keep a project moving when challenges arise.
If you enjoy owning a project, solving problems, leading teams, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What you can expect at BESCO:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- A collaborative team environment
- Challenging commercial and industrial projects
- A company with a long-standing reputation and a strong commitment to its people
What You’ll Do
Lead Project Execution
- Manage multiple electrical construction projects from planning through successful completion.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall performance.
- Review and understand contract requirements, project scope, and contractual obligations.
- Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and estimating activities as needed.
- Partner with the Superintendent and field leadership to ensure projects are properly staffed, scheduled, and resourced.
- Monitor project progress against schedule, budget, quality standards, and specifications.
- Identify potential issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Manage Financial Performance
- Maintain accurate project budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Monitor costs, labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- Track progress and value earned and manage monthly project billing.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
- Manage the change order process, including identifying, pricing, submitting, negotiating, and obtaining approval for changes in scope.
Coordinate Resources & Partners
- Work closely with Purchasing to plan and manage material procurement, equipment rentals, and subcontractor agreements.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders.
- Ensure materials, equipment, labor, and other resources are available when needed.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the project.
Lead Safety & Quality
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate safety training and practices are incorporated into project planning and execution.
- Partner with field leadership to maintain compliance with project specifications, company standards, and safety requirements.
- Monitor quality and address issues proactively before they impact the project.
Communication & Documentation
- Conduct regular project status and early-indicator meetings.
- Clearly communicate project performance, risks, opportunities, and challenges to leadership and other stakeholders.
- Complete required project documentation, including daily reports, submittals, correspondence, and other project records.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor those risks throughout the project.
- Calmly and professionally manage disagreements, conflicts, and unexpected challenges.
Project Closeout
- Lead the project closeout process and ensure all contractual, financial, operational, and documentation requirements are completed.
- Work with internal and external partners to resolve outstanding issues and ensure a clean handoff.
- Capture lessons learned and help position future projects for success.
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
- Experience with industrial electrical projects is required.
- 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role with an electrical contractor preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
- Experience with project estimating is a plus.
- Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with field and office teams.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related project management software.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems before they become project issues.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means more than simply keeping a project on schedule. You’ll be expected to own the project, understand what is happening in the field, know where the numbers stand, anticipate challenges, and keep your team and stakeholders informed.
You’ll bring structure to complex projects, build strong relationships with customers and partners, support your field leadership, and help deliver projects safely, profitably, and to a high standard.
Physical & Working Requirements
- Ability to walk and navigate an active construction site.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and occasionally stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work extended hours, including more than 40 hours per week, when project demands require.
- Ability to work in varying construction-site conditions, including occasional wet or humid environments.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
About Us - BESCO
At BESCO, we are more than just an electrical contractor—we are a team that values Safety, Family, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect in everything we do. Our commitment to creating a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment ensures that every team member thrives both professionally and personally. If you’re looking for a company where your skills are valued, and you can contribute to a collaborative and respectful workplace, we invite you to join us in powering tomorrow and building better futures.
If you are a motivated, talented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional services and solutions to our clients, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at BESCO. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Visit our careers page - Careers - BESCO to learn more about our current employment opportunities and submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team.
Build More Than Projects. Build Your Career.
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for keeping projects on track financially, operationally, and in the field while partnering closely with Superintendents, field leadership, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
The right candidate is an organized, proactive leader who understands electrical construction, can see the big picture while managing the details, and knows how to keep a project moving when challenges arise.
If you enjoy owning a project, solving problems, leading teams, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What you can expect at BESCO:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- A collaborative team environment
- Challenging commercial and industrial projects
- A company with a long-standing reputation and a strong commitment to its people
What You’ll Do
Lead Project Execution
- Manage multiple electrical construction projects from planning through successful completion.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall performance.
- Review and understand contract requirements, project scope, and contractual obligations.
- Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and estimating activities as needed.
- Partner with the Superintendent and field leadership to ensure projects are properly staffed, scheduled, and resourced.
- Monitor project progress against schedule, budget, quality standards, and specifications.
- Identify potential issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Manage Financial Performance
- Maintain accurate project budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Monitor costs, labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- Track progress and value earned and manage monthly project billing.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
- Manage the change order process, including identifying, pricing, submitting, negotiating, and obtaining approval for changes in scope.
Coordinate Resources & Partners
- Work closely with Purchasing to plan and manage material procurement, equipment rentals, and subcontractor agreements.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders.
- Ensure materials, equipment, labor, and other resources are available when needed.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the project.
Lead Safety & Quality
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate safety training and practices are incorporated into project planning and execution.
- Partner with field leadership to maintain compliance with project specifications, company standards, and safety requirements.
- Monitor quality and address issues proactively before they impact the project.
Communication & Documentation
- Conduct regular project status and early-indicator meetings.
- Clearly communicate project performance, risks, opportunities, and challenges to leadership and other stakeholders.
- Complete required project documentation, including daily reports, submittals, correspondence, and other project records.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor those risks throughout the project.
- Calmly and professionally manage disagreements, conflicts, and unexpected challenges.
Project Closeout
- Lead the project closeout process and ensure all contractual, financial, operational, and documentation requirements are completed.
- Work with internal and external partners to resolve outstanding issues and ensure a clean handoff.
- Capture lessons learned and help position future projects for success.
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
- Experience with industrial electrical projects is required.
- 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role with an electrical contractor preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
- Experience with project estimating is a plus.
- Completion of a nationally recognized electrical apprenticeship is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with field and office teams.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related project management software.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems before they become project issues.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means more than simply keeping a project on schedule. You’ll be expected to own the project, understand what is happening in the field, know where the numbers stand, anticipate challenges, and keep your team and stakeholders informed.
You’ll bring structure to complex projects, build strong relationships with customers and partners, support your field leadership, and help deliver projects safely, profitably, and to a high standard.
Physical & Working Requirements
- Ability to walk and navigate an active construction site.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and occasionally stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work extended hours, including more than 40 hours per week, when project demands require.
- Ability to work in varying construction-site conditions, including occasional wet or humid environments.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
About Us - BESCO
At BESCO, we are more than just an electrical contractor—we are a team that values Safety, Family, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect in everything we do. Our commitment to creating a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment ensures that every team member thrives both professionally and personally. If you’re looking for a company where your skills are valued, and you can contribute to a collaborative and respectful workplace, we invite you to join us in powering tomorrow and building better futures.
If you are a motivated, talented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional services and solutions to our clients, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at BESCO. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Visit our careers page - Careers - BESCO to learn more about our current employment opportunities and submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee Electrical Contractor license or equivalent reciprocal state credential recognized in Tennessee
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proven experience managing electrical projects from design through commissioning and closeout
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred by many Tennessee employers
- Strong knowledge of NEC code compliance, OSHA safety standards, and Tennessee-specific permitting requirements
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project manager in Tennessee?
Most electrical project managers in Tennessee start with a degree in electrical engineering or construction management, then build field experience as an electrician, estimator, or project coordinator. Tennessee requires electrical contractors to hold a license issued by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, so candidates who move into project management from the trades often carry or obtain that credential. A Project Management Professional certification strengthens candidacy for senior roles significantly.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring electrical project managers in Tennessee right now include HDR, Broadway Electric Service, and Elmington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's strong utility infrastructure, anchored by the Tennessee Valley Authority, and its steady pipeline of industrial and commercial construction projects keep demand for this role consistent across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most electrical project manager jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis post the most electrical project manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville's rapid commercial development and corporate relocations drive the bulk of demand, while Memphis benefits from its large industrial and logistics footprint, and Knoxville draws openings through its proximity to Oak Ridge national laboratory facilities and regional utility projects.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical project management is largely a site-dependent role requiring on-site coordination, inspections, and contractor oversight that cannot be done remotely. About 29% of electrical project manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in preconstruction planning, estimating, or program-level oversight rather than day-to-day field management.
How can I get hired as a electrical project manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project coordinator or assistant project manager with a large Tennessee electrical contractor or utility firm, where you learn scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination on the job. Companies like Tennessee Valley Authority and regional contractors in Nashville and Knoxville regularly bring on associates through structured development programs. Holding an EIT credential, completing an apprenticeship through a Tennessee IBEW chapter, or earning a construction management degree from a Tennessee university such as MTSU or Tennessee Tech gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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