Who We Are
Richards, a Phalcon company, is a leading commercial and hyperscale electrical contractor delivering complex, high-value electrical construction projects across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Our work centers on large commercial builds, mission-critical data centers, and fast-paced, schedule-driven electrical scopes where execution, coordination, and performance matter. We do not perform public utility transmission or distribution work.
Our culture is grounded in Quality, Safety, and Productivity (QSP). At Richards, Project Managers are not paper-pushers or report-passers. They own outcomes, lead teams, manage risk, and drive projects from award through closeout with accountability for schedule, budget, and field execution.
The Role
The Project Manager role is designed for an experienced electrical Project Manager who can independently manage medium-to-large commercial and hyperscale electrical projects with limited oversight.
This role bridges hands-on execution and leadership development. PMs are trusted to run work, manage client relationships, and control financial performance while continuing to sharpen leadership, risk management, and strategic decision-making skills.
This role is for Project Managers who have worked for an electrical contractor on commercial or hyperscale projects. Candidates without contractor-side electrical PM experience will not be a fit.
What You’ll Do
- Independently manage the full project lifecycle for commercial and hyperscale electrical projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, GCs, and internal stakeholders
- Participate in estimate handoff and fully understand scope, risk, and execution strategy
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, work plans, and cost forecasts
- Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes
- Direct subcontractors and internal field teams to meet safety, quality, schedule, and productivity goals
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
- Track job costs, labor productivity, and cash flow; proactively address variances
- Lead internal and external project meetings and enforce accountability
- Partner with Operations, Safety, Estimating, and Accounting to support seamless execution
- Support project closeout, commissioning, and final cost reconciliation
- Apply lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Bring
- 5–8 years of experience in electrical contracting, with direct Project Manager responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial electrical projects; hyperscale or mission-critical experience preferred
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, drawings, specifications, and construction means and methods
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships
- Experience processing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation
- Comfortable working in both office and active jobsite environments
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction management and scheduling software preferred
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
Compensation
- Base Salary: Starting at $100,000 - $160,000 annually, based on experience, project size, and demonstrated leadership capability
- Additional compensation consideration may be given for candidates with hyperscale, data center, or complex commercial project experience
Career Growth at Richards
Project Managers are positioned for advancement into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive roles. Richards promotes from within and invests in PMs who demonstrate strong execution, leadership, and long-term commitment to the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you directly managed electrical construction work as a contractor with responsibility for schedule, budget, and field execution.
- What percentage of your project experience has been commercial/industrial/hyperscale vs. residential electrical construction?
- What was the largest commercial electrical project (value & scope) you’ve managed from award → closeout?
- Have you actively prepared or managed RFIs, submittals, and change orders on your projects?
- Do you have direct experience with data center or mission-critical electrical work?
Experience:
- electrical contracting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
