Senior Electrical Project Manager

About

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
• VACATION – Generous PTO.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and more.
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – Empowering you to work in office, remotely, or blended.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Support for education and professional development.

Summary of the Role

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for managing Electrical Engineering projects from conception to completion. The candidate will lead a team of Project Engineers and Designers. They will apply experience in electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, and overall MEP design. Coordination with Site/Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers is required. Responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deliverables, schedules, and budgets. Oversee quality aspects and technical support for projects. Provide financial analysis and reporting for projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Understand contracted scope of work and identify project scope changes and communicate accordingly with Client.
• Initiate and finalize internal scope and fee pricing exercises.
• Evaluate and provide overall fees and financial metrics for Director approval.
• Create client proposals inclusive of all disciplines and issue to Client.
• Lead and oversee the work of multi-disciplined project teams from design development through contract documents, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.
• Drive internal coordination, establish QA/QC milestones, and confirm deliverables meet quality standards.
• Participate in business development opportunities and provide RFP support, including market research.
• Other related responsibilities as necessary to fulfill the objectives of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of combined electrical design, project management, and team leadership experience, preferably within commercial projects such as retail, restaurants, grocery, financial, and/or convenience stores.
• PE License preferred, but not required.
• Revit and MS Office required.
• AutoCAD is a plus.
• Arc Flash/Short Circuit experience is a plus.

Work Location

This can be either a remote or hybrid (1 or 2 days a week in the office) position based out of the following Core States Group Offices: Somerville, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; West Chester, PA; Burlington, MA; or Charlotte, NC offices. If remote, must live in NJ, PA, MA, or NC.

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design.

With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Community, Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.