Construction Electrical Project Manager
US$125,500 – US$188,500 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Feb 2026
Advertised as “Construction Electrical Project Manager I - Solar”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$125,500 – US$188,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Mortenson seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager I to join our Solar group to lead projects with flexibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism. Responsibilities include anticipating and solving problems, managing project quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing exceptional service.
If you're looking for a challenging opportunity to use your electrical expertise while leading a project team on utility scale solar projects, then this is the right role for you.
Location: Must be open to any location in the continental United States.
Travel: This is a 100% travel position; locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage overall financial health of projects
- Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
- Allocate project estimate into financial system and determine cost codes
- Approve invoices and manage budget decisions
- Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
- Create monthly owner billings
- Manage subcontracts and suppliers, including contract buyouts
- Oversee budget and select trade partners and suppliers
- Manage Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, including job assignments and career development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Minimum eight years of electrical construction management and/or electrical design experience
- Minimum one year of experience with project completion from mobilization to turnover
- Proficiency in medium and high voltage technical knowledge
- Specialized knowledge/experience in electrical control, substations, t-line, etc.
- Utility scale solar experience preferred
- Self-perform experience preferred
- SCADA experience preferred
- Current driver's license
- Knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code
- Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Detail-oriented to manage multiple project tasks
- Basic understanding of construction law and business practices