Electrical Project Manager (Commercial)

Company: Gibson Electrical
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Department Operations Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Manager/Supervisor Gibson Electrical LLC. specializes in the new construction, commercial, and industrial electrical fields. Since our company began, our growth has been firmly rooted in the pride of our craftsmanship, our positive culture, and the creation of a tight-knit community in which all employees can excel. Our team, coupled with a blend of stellar project management and industry-leading knowledge allows us to continue growing our presence in the city of Columbus, Ohio, and beyond. We are currently looking to hire an Electrical Project Manager for our team in Columbus, OH . With consideration of the size and scope of the projects and workload for current jobs at Gibson Electrical, you will be assigned to more than one project to manage. Key Duties & Responsibilities Project Planning and Coordination Develop Project Plans: Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones. Resource Allocation: Acquire and assign resources relevant to the job including labor, materials, and equipment. Coordination: Coordinate with customers, field staff, general contractors, office staff and all stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Budget Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and financial goals are met. Review the drawings and specifications for each project and reconcile them against the takeoff/bid proposal to identify scope gaps or deficiencies. Reconcile any internal scope gaps or issues, and RFI to the customer for any external issues. Follow through to full completion. If required, price any change orders to be submitted to the customer and review with Supervisor. Review and reconcile any revisions to drawings and RFI or Price any changes necessary as required (this will be ongoing throughout the job). Review all packages for each project including Gear, Lighting, Low-Voltage, Fire Alarm, Security, etc. After review, request from vendors and assemble Submittals and transmit to owner/GC for approval. After any corrections or changes, once approved, work with Supervisor and Purchasing to procure all packages that Gibson Electrical is to provide. Review issued project schedules available for each project, and create and maintain the internal schedule for each task for which Gibson Electrical is responsible. Plan your projects with your Project Lead and General Superintendent to ensure a well-thought-out plan of action, and adjust as needed for 'real world' conditions. Review job progress with the Project Lead on a weekly basis, which could be more frequent, if necessary. Project Execution and Supervision Supervision: Oversee the work of field staff and other on-site personnel, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards. Cost Tracking: Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures when possible. Quality Control: Ensure the quality of work meets or exceeds industry standards and project specifications. Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures on the job site. Contract Administration: Oversee contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring all parties meet their contractual obligations. Permitting and Inspections: Ensure all necessary permits are obtained and that the project complies with local, state, and federal regulations. Compliance: Ensure the project meets all applicable electrical codes and standards. Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve issues that arise during the project, such as delays, technical challenges, or resource shortages. Decision Making: Make decisions to keep the project on track, balancing quality, budget, and time constraints. Oversight of daily progress for each job tracking against the schedule and overall plan of completion. Ensure that all company protocols are being followed on your job site with added attention to safety and planning. Attend any required meetings (on-site or virtual) for each job (only as required, some jobs will only require the Project Lead to attend meetings with the on-site GC, this will vary). Create any needed RFI's that are requested from the field to send to the customer. This process will be done by the Project Manager as you will sometimes be able to answer questions that are not appropriate to send direct to the customer. Create and track Change Proposals à Change Orders, following to completion by means of an executed change order from the customer. Provide all necessary change order information to Accounting internally for set up and costing. Project Closeout Final Inspections: Coordinate and conduct final inspections, ensuring all work is completed satisfactorily. Documentation: Complete all required project closeout documentation and final reports. Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project success and identify lessons learned for future projects. Team Leadership and Development Team Management: Lead and motivate the field staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Training: Provide or arrange for training and development opportunities for team members. Help to coach employees as needed to teach the less experienced members of your team. Compile and process all closeout documents, including Record Drawings, Filed Manuals, Training, Warranty Books / Letters, etc. Review Time Off / Vacation requests as needed in the system for field employees. Attend all internal Company meetings as required. Project Documentation Use of the provided templates, file organization structure, or software provided by Gibson Electrical for Project Management is required. Please note that Gibson Electrical is a growing and evolving company and that job duties and responsibilities will evolve and change as needed to align with the overall company goals and needs. Minimum Experience and Qualification Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Commercial Electrical field New Construction experience Industrial/Manufacturing Project Knowledge A valid driver's license Preferred Qualification Requirements Journeyman Electrician/Completion of an Accredited Electrical Apprenticeship Program Fire Alarm License PMP or other project management training certifications Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Paid Time Off - Vacation and holidays SIMPLE IRA - 3% employer match Positive, faith-based work culture Family-owned, family-operated Gibson Electrical LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered.

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