Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the Houston area.

The ideal candidate has a strong background with a commercial electrical contractor and proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This position will have responsibility for project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, field coordination, financial performance, and client relationships.

Projects may include commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and municipal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, labor productivity, billing, cost control, and profitability.
• Coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement to maintain project schedules and avoid delays.
• Work closely with field teams to address installation, coordination, scheduling, and resource issues.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to owners, general contractors, clients, and company leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize schedule delays, cost impacts, and field issues.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and applicable safety regulations.
• Support commissioning, punch-list completion, project turnover, warranty requirements, and final closeout.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and project partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Proven experience managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from startup through closeout.
• Experience with healthcare, education, industrial, institutional, municipal, or large-scale commercial projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, construction methods, scheduling, procurement, and field operations.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, subcontractors, billing, change orders, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating office and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Residential-only electrical project management experience will not be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead diverse commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Stable workload with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.