Electrical Engineering Project Manager
Velocity Search Group · Washington D. C., District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 100,000 – 120,000 a year
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Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Electrical Engineering Reports to: Managing Director/Director FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL SUMMARY The Electrical Engineering Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of electrical engineering projects from proposal development through construction closeout. Reporting to a Managing Director or Director, this role has full accountability for project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, client satisfaction, and profitability. The Electrical Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and leads internal teams and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with contractual and firm standards. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has supervisory responsibilities and provides leadership, direction, mentoring, and performance oversight to assigned engineers, designers, and technical staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Project Management & Delivery
Manage the full lifecycle of electrical engineering projects from proposal development through design, construction administration, and closeout.
Develop and manage project scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress, budgets, invoicing, aged accounts, and overall financial performance to ensure profitability.
Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, including task-level two- to three-week lookahead schedules.
Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, or resources.
Prepare and review monthly project status reports, change orders, and financial forecasts.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, firm standards, and quality assurance/quality control procedures.
Technical Oversight & Quality Control
Oversee all technical aspects of electrical engineering and facility electrical systems projects.
Review and approve electrical plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and engineers estimates for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Interpret contract documents and resolve technical conflicts related to electrical specifications, materials, workmanship, and construction methods.
Coordinate and integrate electrical systems with other disciplines, including mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil/site engineering.
Client & Consultant Coordination
Serve as the primary client point of contact for assigned electrical engineering projects.
Lead and participate in client,…