Project Manager- Commercial and Industrial

Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.

We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.

We are seeking three PROJECT MANAGER to support our growing DE PERE, WISCONSIN office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned electrical construction projects of varying size and complexity.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, manpower forecasts, and resource requirements in coordination with field leadership.

• Utilize quantity tracking systems to monitor installation progress and validate productivity.

• Apply earned value management (EVM) principles by integrating quantity tracking, progress reporting, and cost data to measure performance and support accurate forecasting.

• Utilize Rivet Workforce Management for all assigned projects; update weekly to ensure proper labor resources are available and aligned with project needs.

• Coordinate the work of field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project support staff.

• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, approved drawings, contract requirements, and company standards.

• Create detailed project budgets, cost-loaded schedules, and labor plans.

• Track and manage job costs, labor productivity, material procurement, subcontractor performance, change orders, and billing.

• Use quantity-based progress measurement to support accurate earned value reporting, cost forecasting, and schedule alignment.

• Identify cost variances, develop recovery plans, and escalate significant issues as needed to protect project profitability.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and executive-level updates.

• Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms, scope requirements, and subcontract agreements.

• Identify, document, and manage scope changes, delays, and claims.

• Support time-impact analyses and support formal change order submissions.

• Ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, safety, and all regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary day-to-day project liaison.

• Conduct regular progress meetings with owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers.

• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and proactively.

• Support long-term strategic relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and problem-solving.

• Ensure project adherence to company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans.

• Collaborate with Safety and Quality teams to maintain safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.

• Participate in job-site audits and implement corrective measures as needed.

• Provide direction and support to Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and field leaders assigned to the project.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Support recruiting, training, onboarding, and employee development activities as requested

Any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required.

• 5-7+ years of electrical construction or industrial electrical project management experience.

• Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar electrical projects.

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, submittals, and construction methods.

• Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.

• The ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, and effective communication as a team player.

• Understanding of the importance of multi-tasking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mission-critical, industrial, hospital, or commercial power systems is a plus.

TRAVEL/CONDITIONS:

• Combination of office and jobsite work.

• Travel to project locations as required.

• Ability to navigate active construction sites and attend field meetings.

WHY JOIN SARGENT?

• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation

• Collaborative, team-driven environment

• Competitive compensation based on experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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