Senior Electrical Project Manager

Location: Detroit, MI (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, DOE + Bonus Opportunities
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Match

About Edgewood Electric

Edgewood Electric is a premier Detroit-based electrical contractor delivering high-profile commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and sports & entertainment projects across the region. From hospitals to major arena facilities and large-scale developments, Edgewood handles some of the most recognizable and complex electrical projects in Michigan.

Our culture is one of long-term commitment and stability — average employee tenure is 15–20 years. We invest in our people, operate with integrity, and build projects that shape the Detroit skyline.

Position Overview

Edgewood Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to oversee multiple electrical construction projects simultaneously, ranging from $5M on average up to $30M in value.

This is a leadership role responsible for financial performance, scheduling, client relationships, design-assist coordination, and change order management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands complex commercial electrical systems, and has a strong command of project financials.

This is an in-office position based in Detroit.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Project Leadership

• Manage multiple electrical construction projects concurrently (avg. $5M; up to $30M).
• Oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Financial Ownership

• Full P&L responsibility for assigned projects.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, labor tracking, cost controls, and procurement.
• Monitor job cost reports and maintain margin targets.
• Utilize Sage for financial tracking and reporting.

Scheduling & Execution

• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Coordinate manpower planning and material procurement.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

Change Order Management & Estimating

• Prepare, price, and negotiate change orders.
• Analyze scope revisions and cost impacts.
• Use Accubid and EBM for estimating and documentation.
• Maintain accurate change order logs and ensure timely approvals.

Design-Assist & Preconstruction

• Participate in design-assist efforts.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with engineers, GCs, architects, and owners.

Client & Team Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and general contractors.
• Lead internal project teams and mentor junior PMs and project engineers.
• Run project meetings and provide executive-level updates.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of electrical project management experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience managing projects valued at $5M+.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen and cost control experience.
• Experience with design-assist projects.
• Proficiency in Sage, Accubid, and EBM (or similar platforms).
• Strong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with healthcare, large commercial, multifamily, or sports/entertainment facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Long-term career stability with a company where employees stay

Why Edgewood Electric?

• High-profile, newsworthy projects
• Strong financial stability
• Collaborative, team-first culture
• Long average employee tenure (15–20 years)
• Opportunity to manage impactful, large-scale electrical work