Electrical Construction Manager

Ursus, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursus, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Manager for Electrical Systems within its Central Utilities Group in Austin, TX. Lead planning, execution, and turnover of central utility projects focusing on medium voltage (up to 25kV) and 480V systems, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

Coordinate with engineers, facilities, and contractors to deliver reliable infrastructure. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus a proactive approach

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and mechanical integration.
• Proven ability to write scopes of work and manage construction contracts.
• Have strong computer skills for tracking projects, scheduling, takeoffs, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of electrical and mechanical systems in central utility environments.
• Oversee medium voltage and low voltage (480V) electrical distribution upgrades.
• Write and review scopes of work and technical specifications.
• Manage contractors and coordinate with internal engineering and facilities teams.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and operational requirements.
• Track project progress, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Maintain clear, effective communication across stakeholders and project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety consciousness

Tenacity

Education

OSHA 30 certification

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Construction Manager – Electrical Systems (Central Utilities Group)

We are seeking an electrical Construction Manager to join our Central Utilities Group, overseeing electrical and mechanical infrastructure projects. This role focuses on medium voltage (up to 25kV), 480V systems, and critical mechanical systems supporting central utility operations. The ideal candidate will lead planning, execution, and turnover of construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage construction of electrical and mechanical systems in central utility environments.
• Oversee medium voltage and low voltage (480V) electrical distribution upgrades.
• Write and review scopes of work (SOW) and technical specifications.
• Manage contractors and coordinate with internal engineering and facilities teams.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and operational requirements.
• Track project progress, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Maintain clear, effective communication across stakeholders and project phases.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and mechanical integration.
• Proven ability to write scopes of work and manage construction contracts.
• Have strong computer skills for tracking projects , scheduling, takeoffs, and workflows
• Experience with active facilities and complex infrastructure environments.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work long hours, with a tenacious and ambitious approach to project goals
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; PMP or equivalent is a plus.