Electrical Project Manager
Fountain
$90,000 - $140,000 / year
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Description
Electrical Project Manager
Fountain Services, LLC
Join a Company Where Great Projects Build Great Careers
For nearly 80 years, Fountain Services has delivered electrical construction solutions across North and South Carolina. Our teams partner with leading commercial and industrial clients to complete complex projects while maintaining the highest standards for safety, quality, and customer service.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving challenges, and delivering successful projects from kickoff through final completion.
What You'll Find at Fountain Services
- Long-term career opportunities with an established regional electrical contractor
- Leadership development through Foreman, Superintendent, and Management training programs
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Performance reviews with advancement opportunities
- Collaborative culture built on respect, accountability, and teamwork
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company events and community involvement throughout the Carolinas
What You'll Be Responsible For
As a Commercial Electrical Project Manager, you'll oversee multiple construction projects from estimating handoff through project closeout. You'll lead project planning, coordinate field operations, manage financial performance, and build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of commercial electrical construction projects
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, productivity, and profitability
- Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors
- Coordinate purchasing, subcontractors, and material deliveries
- Partner with field leadership to optimize manpower and project execution
- Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications
- Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and project documentation
- Conduct jobsite visits and facilitate project meetings
- Ensure projects meet company quality expectations and safety requirements
- Identify risks early and implement practical solutions
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
- Previous leadership experience as a Foreman, Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and scheduling
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable reading construction drawings and specifications
- Experience with project management software such as Procore or Bluebeam is beneficial
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician (optional)
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and project management tools
Portfolio
We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:
- Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
- Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
- Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
- Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
- Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million
View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio
Our Four Keys to Success
All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:
- Show up every day on time
- Appreciate instruction from leaders
- Let your work ethic speak for you
- Retain knowledge
Ready to Build What's Next?
If you're an experienced electrical construction professional looking for an organization that invests in its people and values long-term careers, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's been powering the Carolinas since 1946.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
Fountain Services is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to oversee complex construction projects across North and South Carolina. This is a contract position based in Charlotte that requires someone with at least 10 years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience and proven leadership at the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager level. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously from estimating through closeout, handling everything from budget and schedule oversight to subcontractor coordination, RFIs, and jobsite safety compliance.
The role demands strong technical knowledge of electrical construction methods, the ability to read drawings and specifications, and excellent communication skills with owners, architects, general contractors, and internal teams. Experience with project management software like Procore or Bluebeam is beneficial. Fountain works on high-value, complex projects—recent examples include the Charlotte Spectrum Center ($34M) and Appalachian State University Residence Halls ($22M)—so you'll be managing substantial undertakings with meaningful scope.
Fountain offers competitive compensation ($90,000–$140,000 with bonus potential), comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and structured advancement through management training programs. The company has operated in the region for nearly 80 years and emphasizes long-term career development, safety, quality, and a collaborative culture. This is an in-office position requiring a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screening.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Recently Raised Funding
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $120,000
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