Electrical Project Manager

Kokosing

Electrical Project Manager focused on implementation of electrical systems for large scale industrial projects. Managing budgets, schedules, and vendor interactions at McGraw Kokosing.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting a team through implementation of electrical systems for large scale industrial construction projects
Involved in mission critical projects, taking the project from pre-construction through final acceptance to successfully completion
Directly responsible for project budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures
Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities
Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
Develop a timely project cost estimate or bid depending on the requirements of the client utilizing self-perform labor
Prepare contract documents to obtain quotes from vendors to provide material, equipment, and other specialty items
Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling and other activities involving discretion and judgment
Review engineering plans and vendor submittals
Convert successful estimates into projects
Monitor assignments to ensure services are being performed as specified
Conduct field visits and spot checks of work being performed
Ensure compliance with county, state and OSHA policies and regulations
Participate in staffing plans, cost code creation, budget preparation, and business planning efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years similar construction Project Engineer/Manager experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Previous work with IBEW a plus
Must hold a current Michigan Electrical Contractor's License
Current eligibility to work in the state of Michigan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
401K plan
Medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance
Competitive incentives to eligible team members like paid time off and 401K plus match

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Hard Skills & Tools

project engineeringbudget managementcost estimationvendor managementcontract documentationengineering plan reviewOSHA complianceschedulingstaffing plansbusiness planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsdiscretionjudgmentteam supportproblem-solvingtraining and developmentcollaborationmonitoring

Certifications

Michigan Electrical Contractor's License