Electrical Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with 6% company match

PTO: 4 weeks

Additional 3 weeks PTO every 5 years

Car allowance

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a national electrical contractor to hire an experienced Project Manager for Austin, TX. The role focuses on leading complex, data center and mission-critical projects, with emphasis on safety, schedule, and cost control.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee procurement and contracts, and communicate risks to stakeholders. Requires a BS in Construction Management or related field, with 7+ years in electrical construction and 1–2 years in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams by setting expectations, coaching, and supporting development.
• Direct end-to-end project execution, monitor progress, and ensure schedule, quality, and performance targets.
• Maintain field safety and quality programs; identify and mitigate construction risks.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor coordination to support project timelines.
• Manage project financials and contracts, including budgeting and negotiations.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders with clear updates.
• Evaluate performance and implement corrective actions for better outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for compliance and reference.

Education

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

Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field 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