Sr. Electrical Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and management of project managers and their teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects. This role involves scoping, budgeting, planning, scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, and managing changes in project scope. They ensure adherence to work specifications, timelines, budgets, and contract requirements while providing guidance to both project management staff and field personnel. A key part of this role is driving the personal development of team members and ensuring that all project activities align with company policies and procedures. In addition to managing projects, the Senior Project Manager works closely with the Branch Manager to implement the company’s vision and strategy. This includes supervising, developing, and mentoring project management team members to meet company goals while overseeing safety, financial performance, staffing, training, sales, local estimating, and financial operations such as billing, receivables, payables, and collections. The role also involves coordinating with Directors and Managers to optimize resource utilization, ensuring effective execution across multiple offices. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, and a proven track record in managing all aspects of project management within the industrial electrical contracting industry. General Responsibilities: Foster a culture of excellent customer service across all employees and sites. Drive the use of company initiatives and technologies. Support the utilization of company resources and support systems. Collaborate with branches, Regional Directors, Branch Managers, and the company team to achieve goals. Promote the company’s culture of employee development and potential. Specific Roles and Responsibilities: Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and support Project Managers and project management teams, fostering professional growth and ensuring effective project execution. Project Planning and Management: Define project needs, develop scopes, work plans, and budgets for complex projects, ensuring proper resource allocation and adherence to budgetary constraints. Cost Estimation and Proposal Development: Provide historical data, participate in estimates for regional pursuits, and prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals. Review project specifications, conduct site visits, and analyze data to develop competitive proposals. Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Ensure proper sourcing procedures, develop strong relationships with key vendors and subcontractors, and ensure timely delivery and consistent quality. Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their requirements and concerns, while building long-term relationships for stability and growth. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct thorough risk assessments, identify challenges and opportunities, and develop risk mitigation plans to ensure successful project outcomes. Collaboration with Business Development: Identify high-value opportunities and help establish and maintain key client relationships. Cross-Region and Cross-Company Participation: Contribute to cross-region and cross- company pursuits, prioritizing the best interests of the company. Project Execution Oversight: Work closely with the Director of Project Delivery to ensure proper execution of projects requiring additional expertise and oversight, ensuring project profitability. Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Monitor all project expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints. Technical and Industry Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends, codes, regulations, and technologies, engaging with industry organizations to promote the company. Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure project activities adhere to safety protocols, working with the Safety Team to create a safe working environment and promoting compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Qualifications: Proven experience (typically 5 years) in construction and/or project management preferably within the industrial electrical contracting industry. Strong understanding of principles and practices of project management, including planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating. Demonstrated success in supervising cost controls, budgeting, and tracking for complex projects. Ability to develop and administer a project budget and analyze and forecast expenditures related to the assigned project area. Familiarity with, and ability to interpret and apply, all relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards. Demonstrated skill in contract negotiation tactics and strategies. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with proven experience in supervising and developing direct reports. Proficiency in construction software, project management tools, and industry-specific software (e.g., Accubid, Primavera, ViewPoint, Bluebeam,). Ability to oversee multiple projects and personnel simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work. Ability to provide timely, reliable, efficient, and courteous communication to internal and external clients. Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Location: Holly Springs, NC, US

Posted Date: 6/19/2025