Electrical Project Manager
1 day ago
Paramus
Job Description Electrical Project Manager – Estimating & Project Development Pxt Infrastructure Solutions, LLC | National — United States (HQ: Paramus, NJ) Classification: Salaried, Exempt – Full-Time Reports To: Head of Engineering & Construction Works closely with: President and Chief Growth & Operations Officer on strategic pursuits; Engineering, Program Operations, and field leadership on project delivery About Pxt Infrastructure Solutions Pxt Infrastructure Solutions is a fast-growing, industry-leading EPC firm with a focus on eMobility and renewable infrastructure powering the future of clean transportation. We design, build, and deliver high-impact EV charging, battery energy storage (BESS), onsite generation, and microgrid solutions for fleet operators, developers, and commercial clients nationally, partnering with some of the most innovative organizations in the market. As we continue to expand nationwide, we are seeking a highly organized, self-starting, and process-driven Electrical Project Manager with a strong focus in Electric Vehicle infrastructure to support our growing national portfolio. Position Summary The Electrical Project Manager owns Pxt projects cradle-to-grave — developing and estimating opportunities from initial qualification through proposal and award, then managing awarded work through construction, commissioning, and closeout. The role translates customer requirements and incomplete site information into buildable, cost-effective solutions; prices and proposes them; and then delivers them — managing schedule, budget, procurement, subcontractors, utilities, AHJs, and client communication through energization and turnover. Because the same person prices the work and builds it, this role closes the loop between estimate and actual on every project — and is expected to make both sharper over time. Essential Functions Project Management & Execution • Own awarded projects from handoff/NTP through construction, commissioning, energization, and closeout, • Develop, maintain, and drive project schedules; identify critical path items (utility milestones, long-lead equipment, permits) and manage them proactively, • Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and monthly forecasting; protect margin through disciplined change management, • Lead subcontractor and vendor buyout, contracting, coordination, and performance management, • Manage procurement of long-lead equipment — switchgear, transformers, EV chargers, BESS — including submittals, release, tracking, and delivery logistics, • Administer submittals, RFIs, and change orders; price, negotiate, and document changes promptly, • Coordinate utility interconnection milestones through design approval, construction, metering, and energization, • Manage AHJ inspections and permit closeout, • Serve as the primary client point of contact during execution: progress reporting, meetings, and schedule and budget updates, • Oversee quality and safety in coordination with Construction Management and field leadership, • Coordinate commissioning with charger OEMs, network providers, and owners; drive punch list, as-builts, O&M documentation, and project closeout, • Manage project billing: schedule of values, monthly pay applications, and collections support Estimating & Preconstruction • Own estimates end-to-end: quantity takeoffs; labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing; and final bid assembly, • Price prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant scopes alongside open-shop work, • Solicit, level, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotes; compare pricing against internal historical cost data, • Develop ROM, budgetary, and firm proposals, clearly identifying the level of design information supporting each estimate, • Prepare clear, professional proposals with well-defined scope, clarifications, and exclusions, • Develop and document assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and project risks, • Participate in internal estimate review prior to proposal issuance, • Maintain the cost database and win/loss feedback loop; run estimate-to-actual reviews on completed projects to sharpen future pricing Project Development • Support pursuits nationwide as a technical lead — client calls, site walks, and presentations where credibility wins deals, • Translate client goals (fleet electrification, resiliency, energy cost reduction) into buildable concepts: charging and power configurations, service upgrades, load management, phasing, and alternates, • Develop conceptual budgets and feasibility assessments from limited information (utility bills, single-lines, site photos), • Drive utility coordination and interconnection strategy across service territories; evaluate capacity, timeline, and cost implications, • Identify and factor in incentives, rebates, and utility make-ready programs that improve project economics, • Assess AHJ and permitting pathways and their schedule and cost impacts on each opportunity early, before they become surprises Opportunity & Project Ownership • Maintain ownership of the technical and commercial basis of each project from pursuit through proposal, award, execution, and closeout, • Lead or receive documented handoffs between estimating and execution, ensuring alignment on scope, estimate, assumptions, clarifications and exclusions, subcontractor/vendor commitments, schedule, utility status, permitting strategy, and identified risks, • Clearly communicate and resolve outstanding technical, commercial, or scope items following award, • Feed real project costs, durations, and lessons learned back into estimating standards and future proposals Required Competencies • 10+ years in electrical contracting, with demonstrated experience in both project management and estimating on commercial/industrial electrical work, • Proven ability to run projects end-to-end: schedule development, budget and cost control, subcontractor management, change order management, and closeout, • EV charging (L2 / DCFC), BESS, solar, generation, or microgrid project experience, • Strong working knowledge of the NEC, electrical means and methods, and service/distribution design, • Proven estimating ability: takeoffs, labor units, material pricing, and margin strategy, • Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, site/civil plans, and specifications, • Understanding of services, distribution systems, transformers, SLDs, and schematics, • Comfort working across multiple utility territories, jurisdictions, and labor markets, • Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating tools; ability to review and mark up CAD/design documents; strong Excel skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project, Word, and Excel, • Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to clients and owners, • A demonstrated record of creative problem solving — finding buildable, cost-effective answers where the standard approach doesn't fit, • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally to project sites and client meetings Preferred Qualifications • Experience with multi-site or national deployment programs, • Medium-voltage and utility service upgrade experience, • Journeyman or master electrician license, or a degree in electrical engineering / construction management, • Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and incentive or make-ready programs, • Experience with CRM and construction management platforms, including hands-on Procore experience managing project documentation and workflows, • PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30 certification Work Environment & Benefits Pxt Infrastructure Solutions fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment where your ideas matter and your impact is visible. We're building a culture that rewards initiative, supports growth, and champions clean energy advancement. Pxt is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and ADA compliant. This is a full-time position operating within a professional, fast-paced setting. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, • 401(k) savings plan, • Paid time off and holidays, • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement, • Compensation: $100,000 – $135,000, proportionate to experience, • Phone and travel expenses How to Apply Send your resume — and a short note about a project problem you solved that nobody else could — to esmith at pxtis.com