Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager Location: Calgary Alberta Position Type: Full-Time Industry: Electrical Construction We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from award through successful completion. The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the overall financial, operational, and technical performance of assigned projects. You will work closely with field leadership, clients, general contractors, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. This is a hands-on project management role for someone who understands electrical construction, can effectively lead both field and office activities, and takes ownership of project results—representing Braun Electrical locally while leveraging the broader strength and backing of the Smith and Long team. What You'll Do: Project & Financial Management · Manage electrical construction projects from initial handover and planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout. · Establish, manage, and forecast project budgets, including labour, material, equipment, and subcontract costs. · Monitor project costs and productivity to identify risks and opportunities early. · Prepare and manage monthly progress billing, change order billing, holdbacks, and other project financial requirements. · Review project performance against budget and implement corrective actions when required. · Identify scope changes and prepare pricing for changes, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. · Protect project scope and proactively manage potential scope creep. Planning & Scheduling · Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, procurement plans, and manpower requirements. · Coordinate project startup, including tools, materials, safety documentation, permits, schedules, and site requirements. · Work closely with field leadership to establish short-term and long-term work plans. · Monitor manpower, productivity, and progress against project schedules. · Conduct regular project and site reviews to identify schedule, cost, safety, and quality risks. Field Leadership · Provide leadership and support to Forepersons, Supervisors, and field teams. · Ensure field teams have the information, materials, tools, equipment, and resources required to execute their work efficiently. · Monitor installation quality, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements. · Support the development and mentoring of field employees. · Work with field leadership to resolve performance, attendance, training, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies. · Promote accountability while maintaining a positive and professional project environment. Contract & Change Management · Review estimates and project handover information to fully understand project scope, assumptions, exclusions, and contractual requirements. · Review IFC drawings, specifications, electrical and non-electrical shop drawings, contracts, and other project documentation for constructability and completeness. · Manage RFIs, submittals, site instructions, change notices, contemplated changes, and change orders. · Prepare accurate cost estimates and supporting documentation for changes. · Negotiate project changes and commercial matters with clients and general contractors. · Maintain organized and accurate project records. Procurement & Subcontractor Management · Manage project procurement, including material releases, purchase orders, equipment, tools, and subcontracted work. · Identify long-lead equipment and materials early and proactively manage procurement risk. · Coordinate shop drawing submissions, approvals, manufacturi…

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