Project Manager - Industrial and Commercial
About the job
- 10+ years of leadership experience within the electrical construction industry delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Experience with industrial, commercial, and healthcare electrical installations.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and construction operations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to perform cross-functional duties in commercial and healthcare environments.
- Lead all phases of project execution, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
- Champion a best-in-class safety culture by partnering with field and safety teams to reduce risk and improve performance.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and financial projections to ensure predictable, profitable delivery.
- Ensure construction execution complies with specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and stakeholders while maintaining professional relationships.
- Direct and develop project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Manage project-related tasks, including submittals, requests for information, change orders, and project-risk identification, and implement strategies to protect company interests.
- Monitor costs, invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and support forecasting and reporting activities.
- Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, and equipment resources to support efficient project delivery.
- Lead project closeout, including documentation, financial reconciliation, and contract compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of project documentation and reporting requirements.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives, including refining processes and operational best practices.
- Contribute to business-development efforts, including bidding and proposal support.
- Mentor team members and support employee-development and engagement initiatives.
- Drive quality control and quality assurance across all phases of project execution.
- Experience with construction or project management systems such as Accubid Anywhere, Vista, Bluebeam, Procore, Plangrid, Navisworks, or similar tools.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
About the company
Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sargent posted multiple 2026 projects, including Pittsburgh streetlights and Martha's Vineyard distribution rebuild.
- NECA's 2026 award validates execution on difficult utility infrastructure work.
- The company still markets expansion across industrial, utility, wireless, and commercial markets.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 08-CA-391226 opened July 22, 2026, alleging discharge retaliation in Ohio.
- A 2026 union charge, 08-CB-391228, signals active labor friction around Sargent.
- Storm-response revenue depends on disasters; a quiet season immediately hurts utilization and cash flow.
What makes Sargent Electric unique
- Nationwide 24/7 storm-response crews set Sargent apart from standard electrical contractors.
- Brunot Island Crescent 138 kV won a 2026 NECA Project Excellence Award.
- Constructel Visabeira acquired Sargent Electric in 2024, adding global electrical-services scale.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options