Project Manager – Commercial Electrical Construction

Location: Nashville, TN

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Salary: Up to $140,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + 100% Paid Medical (including family!)

Travel: Local projects generally within 60 miles of Nashville; no overnight travel

About the Opportunity

An established commercial and industrial electrical contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its growing construction team in Nashville.

This is a true boots-on-the-ground Project Manager opportunity. You won't be sitting behind a desk managing projects from a distance. You'll be visible in the field, building relationships with electricians, foremen, general contractors, owners, and vendors while maintaining full accountability for project financial performance.

You'll manage commercial electrical projects ranging from approximately $3M–$10M, with responsibility from award through closeout. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning budgets, forecasting, change orders, customer relationships, and project execution while working within a structured and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from award through closeout
• Independently oversee projects typically valued between $3M and $10M
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and estimate-to-complete reporting
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability
• Identify, negotiate, and manage change orders
• Maintain strong relationships with GCs, owners, vendors, and customers
• Coordinate closely with electricians, foremen, field leadership, and project accountants
• Conduct regular job-site visits and maintain a strong field presence
• Manage project documentation and scheduling
• Lead project teams and collaborate with internal leadership
• Participate in weekly project meetings, monthly financial reviews, milestone reviews, and controller meetings
• Remain responsive to field personnel and project needs throughout execution

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Commercial Electrical construction Project Management experience
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish
• Experience managing projects in the $3M–$10M range
• Strong budget management and financial forecasting skills
• Experience with estimate-to-complete reporting
• Strong change-order management experience
• Excellent GC, owner, and customer relationship skills
• Strong communication, organization, and accountability
• Comfortable working directly with field personnel and project accountants
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered

Programs

• Procore
• Accubid
• Bluebeam
• Autodesk
• Spectrum
• Microsoft Office

Compensation & Career Opportunity

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus targeted at approximately 10% of base salary
• Opportunity to exceed the target bonus based on regional performance
• Annual merit reviews
• PTO + Paid holidays
• 100% Paid Medical (including family!)
• Vision & Dental benefits
• HRA funded by employer ($500 single/$1000 family per year)
• Leadership development opportunities
• Internal advancement and long-term career growth
• $8,000/year (paid weekly) vehicle allowance
• Milage reimbursement

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to own meaningful projects, influence financial outcomes, and see the direct impact of your work in the field. You'll have a voice in project execution while working alongside experienced field leaders, electricians, project accountants, customers, and company leadership.

The team values accountability without sacrificing collaboration. You'll be part of a structured, people-focused environment that invests in development and promotes from within. For a Project Manager looking for long-term ownership, meaningful impact, and a strong team environment, this is an opportunity to build a career rather than simply manage another project.