About the role

The Electrical Project Manager will oversee end-to-end project management for electrical construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and client relationship management. They will coordinate with field teams to ensure safety, code compliance, and quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

What they look for

Project management Electrical construction Budgeting Scheduling National Electrical Code Subcontractor management Client relations Data center construction Industrial construction Procore MS Project Code compliance Safety management Procurement Construction management

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of project management experience in electrical construction, specifically within commercial, industrial, or mission-critical sectors. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management is required, along with strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Full description

Electrical Project Manager

Southland Holdings | Electrical Contracting Division Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Description

Southland is standing up a new electrical contracting division focused on hyperscale data center and industrial clients across North America. We're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help lead project execution for this new business line from the ground up. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape processes, teams, and client relationships as the division scales.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project management for electrical construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout, with a focus on mission-critical and industrial facilities (data centers, substations, large industrial/manufacturing sites)
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; track cost performance and forecast to completion
Serve as primary client-facing point of contact, managing expectations, change orders, and overall project relationships with hyperscale and industrial clients
Coordinate closely with the division's Qualifying Party/Master Electrician and field superintendents to ensure code compliance, safety, and quality standards are met on every project
Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope negotiation, procurement, and performance oversight
Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and RFIs; drive resolution of design and constructability issues
Lead project meetings, produce owner/client reporting, and maintain accurate project documentation
Partner with estimating and business development on pursuits, proposals, and scope development for new work
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and all applicable local/state electrical codes and permitting requirements
Mentor project engineers and support staff as the division builds out its team

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, with direct experience managing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical (data center) projects
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Texas electrical licensing/permitting requirements (TDLR familiarity a plus)
Proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships on projects of significant scale
Experience working directly with hyperscale, industrial, or large commercial ownership groups preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (Procore, MS Project, or similar)
Strong communication and client-management skills; comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
Willingness to travel to project sites across the DFW area and, as the division grows, other regions

Why Southland

Southland Holdings (NYSE: SLND) is a leading North American infrastructure construction company with a family of respected subsidiaries including American Bridge, Oscar Renda Contracting, and Johnson Bros. Corporation. Joining this new electrical division means getting in early on a strategic growth initiative — building processes, culture, and client relationships from day one, backed by the resources and reputation of an established infrastructure company.

Southland Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.