Electrical Project Manager

sstjobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, vision, dental

401(k) with 6% company match

4 weeks PTO

PTO increase: +3 weeks every 5 years

Car allowance $14,400

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects, including data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will direct end-to-end execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred), 7+ years of electrical construction experience, 1–2 years in leadership, OSHA 30, with the certification to be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction or related field.
• 1–2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification must be completed within 6 months of hire if not held.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams by setting expectations and coaching.
• Direct end-to-end project execution, monitoring progress and coordinating teams.
• Drive safety and quality by maintaining field presence and safety programs.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor coordination to support schedules.
• Oversee budgeting, contracts, and negotiations to meet objectives.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders with updates.
• Evaluate performance and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Maintain project documentation for compliance and reference.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a national commercial electrical contractor specializing in technically complex, sustainable, and high-performance construction projects. They are seeking an experienced Project Managers to join their team in Austin, TX. Experience with data centers, advanced technology, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, industrial, or renewable-energy projects is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams by establishing expectations, providing coaching and feedback, supporting professional development, and fostering continuous skill growth.
• Direct end-to-end project execution, monitoring progress, resolving complex issues, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
• Drive project safety and quality by maintaining a strong field presence, participating in safety meetings, supporting project-specific safety and quality programs, and proactively identifying and mitigating construction risks.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor coordination, including the selection and approval of project materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors to support project schedules and field requirements.
• Manage project financials and contracts, including budgeting, financial performance, contract administration, and negotiations to achieve project objectives and mitigate risk.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, changes, challenges, and required actions.
• Evaluate project performance and implement corrective actions and process improvements to address issues and improve project outcomes.
• Maintain project documentation to support compliance, reporting, project administration, and future reference.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification must be completed within 6 months of hire if not already held.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience $120k-135k
• Year-end bonus based on company performance
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Every 5 years, employees receive an additional 3 weeks of PTO for that year
• $14,400 annual car allowance