Upchurch
Electrical Project Manager
6d ago
USAproject managementbudgetingforecastingclient management
Electrical Project Manager overseeing execution, financials, client management, and operations of electrical construction projects.
Conditions
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Other
- Upchurch is a rapidly growing , full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions , establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support— helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan .
- An Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, client management, and operational success of electrical construction projects. This role oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
- Typical projects include:
- Commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Healthcare
- Data centers
- Mission critical facilities
- Service and retrofit projects
- The PM owns the financial performance of the project.
- Responsibilities include:
- Managing project budgets
- Forecasting costs and revenue
- Tracking labor productivity
- Managing billing and cash flow
- Reviewing Estimated Cost to Complete (ECC)
- Managing: Change orders
- Contingency
- Buyout savings
- Risk exposure
- Improving gross margin performance
- Typical KPI ownership:
- Gross Margin %
- Labor productivity
- Cost variance
- Change order capture
- Billing status
- AR collections support
- The PM ensures projects are delivered:
- Safely
- On schedule
- Within budget
- Per contract requirements
- Responsibilities:
- Develop execution plans
- Coordinate manpower needs
- Manage procurement schedules
- Track long-lead equipment
- Coordinate shutdowns/phasing
- Drive schedule recovery plans
- Lead project meetings
- The PM is typically the primary operational contact for:
- Owners
- General Contractors
- Engineers
- Vendors
- Responsibilities:
- Maintain customer relationships
- Manage expectations
- Handle escalations professionally
- Negotiate changes and disputes
- Ensure communication alignment
- PMs must understand contract exposure and project risk.
- Responsibilities:
- Review contract documents
- Identify scope gaps
- Manage: RFIs
- Notices
- Delay documentation