Electrical Project Manager

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Project Manager in Austin, Texas, with a minimum of 5 years in Electrical Commercial Construction. This leadership position involves guiding the project team to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will manage all project team members, mentor their growth, and have a deep understanding of project scope, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

DPR offers equal opportunity employment and fosters a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management within Electrical Commercial Construction.
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the project team for timely completion.
• Manage all Project Team Members.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Listening and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team morale support

Understanding of building processes

Cost estimating and budgeting

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience in managing multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software (Prolog or similar)

Accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar)

Scheduling software (Primavera or similar)

Job description

Job Description: EIG is seeking a Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of Electrical Commercial Construction experience.

The Project Manager role is a critical leadership position responsible for providing direction to the project team to complete projects on time while maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The individual will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk, and business management of a project within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education and Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG.
• Manage all Project Team Members (Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Field Office Coordinator).
• Mentor, develop, and train team members for fast-paced growth.
• Have 100% detailed/hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Cost control, billings, and collections for assigned project.
• Act as the key point of contact with owner and architect.
• Challenge & support jobsite and self‑perform work team.
• Accountability for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
• Complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Experience with running multiple complex, highly technical projects, preferably within core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• 5+ years of Project Management within Electrical Commercial Construction.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.