Electrical Project Manager

southlandholdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Holdings | Electrical Contracting Division in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead the execution of hyperscale data center and industrial electrical projects. You will own the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in electrical construction, NEC knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction (commercial/industrial/mission-critical)
• Knowledge of NEC and Texas licensing/permitting requirements
• Proven track record managing budgets, schedules and subcontractors on large-scale projects
• Experience with hyperscale, industrial, or large commercial ownership groups preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency with project management/scheduling tools (Procore, MS Project)
• Strong communication and client-management skills in a fast-growing environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the DFW area and beyond

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for electrical construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout
• 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 and change orders
• Coordinate with the division's Qualifying Party/Master Electrician and field superintendents for code compliance and safety
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope negotiation and performance oversight
• Review electrical drawings, specs, and RFIs; resolve design and constructability issues
• Lead project meetings, produce owner/client reporting, and maintain project documentation
• Partner with estimating and business development on pursuits and scope development
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and local/state electrical codes and permitting requirements
• Mentor project engineers and support staff as the division grows

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client management

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job 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.