Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions?from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support?helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Position Summary
An Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, client management, and operational success of electrical construction projects. This role oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Typical projects include:
Key Responsibilities
Project Financial Management
The PM owns the financial performance of the project.
Responsibilities include:
Managing project budgets
Forecasting costs and revenue
Tracking labor productivity
Managing billing and cash flow
Reviewing Estimated Cost to Complete (ECC)
Managing:
Change orders
Contingency
Buyout savings
Risk exposure
Improving gross margin performance
Typical KPI ownership:
Gross Margin %
Labor productivity
Cost variance
Change order capture
Billing status
AR collections support
Project Execution
The PM ensures projects are delivered:
Responsibilities:
Develop execution plans
Coordinate manpower needs
Manage procurement schedules
Track long-lead equipment
Coordinate shutdowns/phasing
Drive schedule recovery plans
Lead project meetings
Client & Management
The PM is typically the primary operational contact for:
Owners
General Contractors
Engineers
Vendors
Responsibilities:
Maintain customer relationships
Manage expectations
Handle escalations professionally
Negotiate changes and disputes
Ensure communication alignment
Contract & Risk Management
PMs must understand contract exposure and project risk.
Responsibilities:
Field Leadership Support
The PM works closely with:
Superintendents
Foremen
Operations leadership
Responsibilities:
Procurement & Material Management
Responsibilities:
Release equipment and materials
Manage vendor relationships
Track deliveries
Prevent schedule impacts
Coordinate storage/logistics
Review submittals and approvals
Documentation & Administrative Oversight
PMs oversee:
RFIs
Submittals
Meeting minutes
Schedule updates
Closeout packages
As-builts
O&M manuals
Warranty turnover
Safety & Quality
Responsibilities:
Typical Software Used
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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