Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Primarily field and project-site based (NY Metro Area), including movement between sites and the New Rochelle, NY office.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will report to Executive Leadership / Project Executive at PJS Electric, Inc. and is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, technically complex civil and electrical infrastructure projects and must have both Electrical & Civil Construction experience. The SPM provides leadership across all phases of project execution—preconstruction, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead full lifecycle project management for heavy electrical & civil infrastructure projects.
- Establish and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost controls, and performance KPIs.
- Drive coordination between engineering, field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with specs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress tracking.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight for project teams.
- Coordinate with client reps, resident engineers, regulatory agencies, and utilities.
- Maintain strong communication and proactive issue resolution.
Financial & Risk Management
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate change orders, claims, and support negotiation.
- Ensure safety, quality, and corporate compliance.
Procurement & Contract Administration
- Support bid preparation, takeoffs, and scope development.
- Manage subcontractor performance and contract compliance.
- Support value engineering and design-build coordination.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safety excellence.
- Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain QA/QC standards.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of project management experience in heavy electrical, civil, or water/wastewater construction.
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of construction methods, scheduling, contracts, and budgeting.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- DBIA certification or design-build experience.
- Public agency experience (DEP, DOT, MTA, etc.).
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and PTO Days
- 401k
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
WHY JOIN PJS GROUP?
- Lead high-visibility public infrastructure projects.
- Collaborative, supportive environment.
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
At PJS Group, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 914-623-9200. PJS Group will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.