Construction Project Manager - Electrical

Talis Group Inc. • Full-time • Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States • $65,205 - $102,324 / year • 3m ago

Talis Group’s client, a large and highly respected Louisville-based construction company, is experiencing significant growth and is adding an Electrical Construction Project Manager to their team. This award-winning organization is known for delivering complex, high-impact projects with precision, innovation, and operational excellence.

This role will focus on facilities and equipment electrical systems for a major two-year industrial project in the Elizabethtown area, with future opportunities to transition to other regional projects upon completion. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy leading field operations, and have strong electrical estimating and project management expertise, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark. Great salary and benefits including: health, life, disability, dental, 401K match and PTO.

Highlighted Duties:

As the Electrical Project Manager, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale electrical construction projects—from estimating and budgeting through installation and closeout.
Perform electrical take-offs using estimating software
Develop competitive proposals and final bids for industrial and commercial projects
Manage project budgets to ensure financial performance and profitability
Create detailed project schedules (Microsoft Project or other specified programs) including 5-week look-ahead schedules
Coordinate electricians, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
Ensure compliance with NEC codes and maintain rigorous safety standards
Review submittals, maintain project logs, and manage deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and clients
Lead meetings, facilitate conference calls, and provide weekly/monthly progress reports
Review and manage contracts and subcontract agreements
Monitor margins, bill rates, utilization, and overall project profitability
You’ll be both a strategic leader and a tactical executor—driving timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Highlighted Requirements:

Strong project management experience in electrical construction
Electrical Engineering degree or hands-on experience as a licensed electrician
Proven experience performing all levels of electrical estimating (commercial, industrial, institutional)
Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications
Knowledge of branch circuiting, electrical design concepts, and material costs
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
Design-build experience highly preferred
BIM, CAD, and LEED experience a plus

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

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