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McGough · 1 day ago

Electrical Project Manager, Industrial

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

McGough is a respected partner in the construction industry with six generations of experience. They are seeking an Electrical Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical aspects in large-scale industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and effective communication among stakeholders.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead project preconstruction efforts including estimating support, design reviews, value engineering, and electrical system planning

Develop detailed project schedules and phasing plans aligned with overall construction milestones

Define scopes of work and assist in selecting, negotiating, and managing electrical subcontractors and vendors

Provide daily oversight and coordination of all electrical installation activities on-site

Collaborate with field supervisors, foremen, and safety managers to ensure work is installed per plans and code

Resolve field conflicts quickly and effectively to maintain momentum and reduce rework

Conduct regular site walks and quality control inspections

Overall project success: Successful management of project financials, including fee retention and client satisfaction

Manage project budgets and cost forecasting for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work

Approve invoices, change orders, and monitor cash flow against the schedule of values

Oversee procurement and timely delivery of long-lead items and equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear, panels)

Management of major portions of a large project or overall responsibility for smaller projects

Mentoring and coaching Asst. PMs and PEs

Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects

Understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions

Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

Serve as the main point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and general contractors regarding electrical scope

Facilitate regular meetings and issue project updates, progress reports, and status logs

Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, as-builts, and daily reports

Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and all applicable local codes

Partner with safety leadership to enforce jobsite safety plans and participate in audits or incident reviews

Drive quality control efforts and final system commissioning and turnover procedures

Assist with the development and implement electrical project management strategies

Continual assessment for additional market opportunities

Coordinate and manage the development or improvements as it relates to risk management processes

Management of relationship with external partners

Actively contribute as a member of the Industrial Team by collaborating on shared goals, aligning efforts across departments, and supporting team priorities

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, design partners, and suppliers

Represent the company at business development events such as client functions, industry conferences, and design firm open houses

Foster ongoing relationships with existing clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to strengthen partnerships and ensure future collaboration

Proactively seek and cultivate new relationships with potential clients and design firms to support business growth

Attend and engage in internal project management and cross-functional company meetings

Participate in relevant training opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development and human resources topics

Support and participate in company-sponsored events and initiatives that promote team engagement and culture

Perform duties of a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager, as needed, to support project execution

Follow and reinforce standards of work, ensuring consistency and accountability

Participate in Lean events and actively support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the McGough Way

Emphasize relationship-building as a core part of the role, both internally and externally

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringIndustrial Electrical SystemsElectrical Project ManagementOSHA 30 CertificationPower DistributionControlsInstrumentationMaster Electrician LicenseCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationTime ManagementInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, commercial construction and applicable codes—such as power distribution, controls, instrumentation, and automation

7+ years of experience in electrical project management, with a strong focus on industrial construction

5+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities

Deep technical knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, grounding, switchgear, lighting, controls, instrumentation, and automation

Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractors

OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain required