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Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Project Manager - Solar

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
De Pere, WI, USA
HybridRemote work is available, with regular travel to project sites required.
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About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or experience as a superintendent for an electrical contractor.
  • A minimum of 6 years of project leadership experience successfully completing multi-million-dollar electrical construction projects.
  • A good working knowledge of computers and basic software applications.
  • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • The ability to use innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize employee and project performance.
Responsibilities
  • Perform estimating and solicit pricing from subcontractors, material vendors, and equipment vendors.
  • Assemble and submit proposals with requested documents.
  • Review and understand the terms and conditions of project contracts.
  • Provide key input into the development and execution of subcontracts and vendor purchase orders.
  • Compile project tool and equipment needs.
  • Manage assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, resource and workforce allocation, communication, and client satisfaction.
  • Make timely decisions and provide direction to ensure project success.
  • Manage the proper utilization of company-owned and rented equipment.
  • Directly supervise assigned project supervisors and other management office staff.
  • Provide guidance and input into the development and updating of project schedules, job cost reports, and other management reports.
  • Assemble payment requisitions.
  • Review and approve project purchases.
  • Review and approve key job-site construction methods and practices.
  • Prepare necessary monthly job-cost and other financial reports for timely submission.
  • Support company training and employee development activities and provide appropriate input and feedback.
  • Visit and walk project sites regularly and provide feedback, input, and follow-up as required.
  • Ensure that work meets workmanship standards and that work and materials comply with project specifications and drawings.
  • Manage job closeout procedures to ensure project and company requirements are met.
  • Assume additional duties and responsibilities delegated by the management team.

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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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

Company News

Energy Oil & Gas
Jun 1st, 2025
With over 100 years of experience, Sargent Electric is driving the projects powering US electrical infrastructure

As the steel industry advanced and new target markets emerged, Sargent continued its expansion across the United States, opening offices in Maine, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and another in Pennsylvania.