Senior Project Manager

South Plainfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2026

💰 $150,000/yr($125,000/yr – $150,000/yr)

About the role

About E-J
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.

Title/Role: Senior Project Manager
Division: Clean Energy | Large Specialty Projects
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Reporting to:

Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and implement projects within the estimated budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, and project team members.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced electrical Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will coordinate and supervise all electrical aspects of the projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety regulations and the quality standards of E-J. As a Project Manager at E-J, you will collaborate with various teams, communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and play a crucial role in delivering successful electrical projects for our esteemed clients.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate project team performance, providing feedback, coaching, and training
Define roles and responsibilities for and manage required project staff including assistant project managers, field engineers, project engineers, and administrative assistants.
Ensure accurate project documentation is being maintained by project staff, such as progress reports, submittal/RFI/correspondence logs, monthly billing, and project closeout documents.
Attend and run project meetings, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives
Address any project-related issues, conflicts, or delays promptly and effectively, seeking solutions that maintain project progress
Create and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely project completion
Maintain accurate project documentation including progress reports, submittals, RFIs, correspondence logs, monthly billing and project closeout documents, etc.
Identify, estimate, prepare, and negotiate change orders
Develop comprehensive project budgets, monitor costs, and implement cost-saving measures when possible
Liaise with field supervision

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 10 years of project manager experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite in addition to project management software; E-J currently uses Procore, Emque, Riskcast, Toric, and more
Skilled in multiple platforms, with the ability to learn, use, and teach others; tech-forward
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in electrical contracting/engineering space
Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
Practical knowledge of construction
Strong business acumen in project planning and management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Practical knowledge of construction processes