Electrical Project Manager

Project Manager/ Estimator – Electrical Construction

Location: Calgary, Alberta | On-site

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Kastner Perez Search Group is partnering with a well-established electrical contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager / Estimator for its growing Calgary operations.

Our client has built a strong reputation in the electrical construction industry and is experiencing significant growth across Alberta, with an expanding portfolio of commercial and multi-family construction projects.

This is an opportunity to join a growing local team backed by the resources, stability and experience of a long-established organization. With several major projects recently secured and continued growth anticipated, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and play an important role in the continued development of the Alberta business.

The Role

Reporting to local leadership, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing electrical construction projects from initial planning and estimating through execution, financial oversight and completion.

The role combines hands-on project management with estimating responsibilities, requiring someone who understands electrical construction, can effectively coordinate field teams and subcontractors, and is comfortable managing project budgets, pricing changes and maintaining profitability.

Projects are primarily commercial and multi-family construction, with additional exposure to industrial work..

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from award through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality standards and client expectations are met.
• Prepare and review electrical estimates, including labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements to determine scope and pricing.
• Prepare, price and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, billing and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, field teams, suppliers and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Manage project scheduling, procurement, materials and resource requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners and project stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks, resolve issues and support effective project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and closeout records.
• Support new project opportunities and assist with estimating and bidding activities as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous project management experience within electrical construction, ideally commercial and/or multi-family projects.
• Experience overseeing construction projects, including budgets, timelines, field coordination and financial performance.
• Electrical estimating experience, including the ability to review drawings, develop pricing and prepare change orders.
• Familiarity with construction estimating and project management software, ideally AccuBid, Procore and Bluebeam.
• Experience working with general contractors, suppliers and field teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and adapt to changing priorities.

An electrical trade background, Red Seal designation, PMP certification or experience in a general contracting environment would be considered an asset.