Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and have strong project management experience?? Tristate has an exciting opportunity!

This position is not eligible for relocation.

About Us

At Tristate Armature, we deliver cutting-edge electrical solutions for commercial and industrial clients. We’re more than just contractors—we’re partners in success, driven by safety, innovation, and lasting customer relationships. We thrive on delivering high-impact projects with excellence and integrity.

Position Overview

As the face of the company to our clients, the Project Manager serves as a trusted expert in electrical construction solutions. You’ll lead the execution of commercial and industrial projects from preconstruction through final sign-off—driving new business opportunities, ensuring profitable delivery, and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

This role combines strategic oversight, hands-on project management, and strong client engagement to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Client Leadership

- Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients.

- Develop long-term relationships based on communication, responsiveness, and trust.

- Understand and anticipate client needs to deliver innovative and effective solutions.

Project Execution & Performance

- Lead all phases of electrical projects, including planning, execution, and closeout.

- Manage project scope, budget, schedule, manpower, and quality control.

- Collaborate closely with superintendents and field teams to ensure smooth operations and safety compliance.

- Prepare and track documentation: RFIs, change orders, submittals, schedules of values, and billing.

Safety & Compliance

- Lead and enforce a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards and internal protocols.

- Conduct site inspections and regular safety meetings.

- Proactively mitigate risk through thorough planning and incident response.

Preconstruction & Procurement

- Support the estimating team in preparing competitive project bids.

- Evaluate scope, pricing, and performance.

- Oversee procurement to ensure on-time delivery of materials and alignment with budget constraints.

Financial Stewardship

- Maintain full accountability for project financials.

- Track and report on cash flow, job cost analysis, and profitability.

- Conduct cost reviews and value engineering to improve performance.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

- Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, including field crews and subcontractors.

- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performance culture.

- Drive process improvements and standardization across projects.

- Ability to emulate Tristate’s Core Values.

Qualifications

- 5+ years managing electrical construction projects (commercial or industrial).

- Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent (preferred).

- Deep understanding of NEC, electrical systems, and construction practices.

- Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word; knowledge of Primavera is a plus.

- Excellent communication, decision-making, and client-facing presence.

- OSHA training preferred; PMP or equivalent is a plus.

Ability to Exemplify Tristate's Core Values:

- Desire to Succeed

- Always Positive

- Do the Right Thing

- Values our Reputation

- Authentically Humble Yet Hungry

Why Join Us?

- Competitive compensation and performance bonuses

- Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, paid time off)

- Career development and advancement in a growing organization

- A culture that celebrates teamwork, innovation, and safety

Ready to power up your career? Apply today and help us build the future of electrical infrastructure!

The salary, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Tristate Armature is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tristate is also a certified TN Drug Free Workplace.