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Titus Talent Strategies

Electrical Project Manager

Titus Talent Strategies, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Performance Profile: Senior Electrical Project Manager

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We are partnering with a nationally recognized electrical contracting organization in Cedar Rapids, IA that is seeking an experienced

Senior Electrical Project Manager

to support its established Eastern Iowa operations. This is a senior, onsite leadership role for a proven project professional who has successfully delivered large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, including design-build work.

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading complex projects from award through closeout while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, scheduling, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role blends hands-on project execution with leadership oversight, mentorship, and strategic contribution to the branch’s electrical market growth.

In this position, you will serve as both a technical expert and people leader—building strong teams, strengthening customer relationships, and driving consistent project outcomes that support long-term branch success.

About the Position

As Senior Electrical Project Manager, you will lead project execution across multiple large and complex electrical projects, owning performance from preconstruction through final closeout. You will partner closely with internal teams—including fabrication, asset management, field leadership, and estimating—as well as external contractors, vendors, and customers.

Beyond individual project leadership, this role plays a key part in shaping the branch’s electrical market business plan. You will collaborate with business development, strengthen vendor and customer partnerships, proactively manage risk, and ensure financial discipline across the project portfolio.

This role requires a confident, detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example—balancing operational rigor with strong communication and relationship management.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead electrical construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence. Review and manage contractual requirements, scope, specifications, and project risks. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with defined milestones and critical paths. Coordinate closely with fabrication, asset management, jobsite supervision, and project teams to align resources and schedules. Conduct weekly short-interval planning, including productivity tracking and actual-to-plan analysis.

Field & Team Leadership

Lead and mentor project managers, field leadership, and crews to ensure consistent execution standards. Promote a merit shop philosophy and culture of continuous learning and professional development. Provide objective feedback, performance assessments, and coaching for project and field leaders. Ensure safety and quality planning, inspections, and observations are completed for all task-level activities.

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

Monitor actual-to-planned performance, proactively adjusting strategies to achieve expected results. Participate in project financial forecasting and branch electrical budget oversight. Ensure accurate change order pricing, estimating, documentation, and approvals. Support effective management of project billings, pay applications, and customer follow-up.

Customer & Partner Relationships

Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors. Understand stakeholder expectations and proactively address issues before they escalate. Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes clearly and consistently. Coordinate external resources, including vendor selection and subcontractor management.

Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement

Coordinate project closeout activities, including inspections, approvals, certifications, and final documentation. Analyze completed project performance and gather feedback from stakeholders. Identify lessons learned and implement improvements to enhance future project execution.

Systems & Tools

Utilize construction management, scheduling, purchasing, Microsoft Office, and virtual collaboration tools effectively.

Employee Value Proposition

High-Impact Project Leadership

Lead some of the organization’s most complex and visible electrical projects from start to finish. Strategic Influence

Play a meaningful role in shaping the branch’s electrical market strategy and long-term growth.

Team Development

Mentor and develop project managers and field leaders while setting the standard for execution excellence.

Stability & Reputation

Join a nationally ranked electrical contractor with a strong market presence and commitment to safety, quality, and performance.

Career Growth

Step into a senior role with continued opportunity for expanded leadership and influence. Education & Experience

Required:

7+ years of electrical project management experience in commercial and industrial construction,

or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of electrical project management experience. Proven success delivering large electrical projects meeting safety, quality, budget, scope, and schedule targets. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop project managers and field teams. Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, financials, cost data, plans, and specifications. Valid driver’s license and acceptable insurability for regular business travel.

Preferred:

CPMP certification.

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving ability. Highly organized with strong time management and follow-through. Comfortable balancing company objectives with customer needs. Proficient mathematical and financial analysis skills. Adaptable, resourceful, and confident operating independently in complex environments.

Next Steps

If you are a seasoned electrical project leader who takes pride in delivering complex projects, developing teams, and building strong partnerships, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact—driving project success, supporting branch growth, and helping shape the future of a respected electrical contracting organization. xsgimln

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.