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Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaHire Houston, Texas, United States

Construction · 11-50 employees

3 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager will oversee commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through final closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and procurement. They will coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project compliance, safety, and financial performance.

What they look for

Project management Commercial electrical construction Budgeting Scheduling Procurement Financial forecasting Field coordination Contract management Change order management Procore Bluebeam Viewpoint Leadership Problem-solving Risk management Quality control

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of project management experience specifically within a commercial electrical contractor environment. Proficiency in construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam and the ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and contracts are required.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunities Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Company holidays Company vehicle or vehicle allowance Professional development Continuing education opportunities

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 role will oversee 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 other project documentation.
  • Coordinate material and equipment procurement to maintain schedules and minimize delays.
  • Work closely with field teams to resolve 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.
  • 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 meet the requirements for this position.
  • 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

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