Electrical Project Manager

Wachter; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wachter in Dallas is looking for an Industrial Electrical Project Manager in Training to lead field operations and manage client relationships. The successful candidate will oversee project life cycles while ensuring quality, safety, and professionalism.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in project management, strong technical literacy, and excellent communication skills. Applicants with a background in electrical fields and a college degree are preferred. Join Wachter and be a part of a family-owned company dedicated to building successful teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience, especially with crew management and project quoting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets and email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project life cycle—initiation to closeout.
• Oversee daily operations including team delegation and resource allocation.
• Manage project billing and financial forecasting.

Skills

Project management

Technical literacy

Communication

Electrical expertise

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

We are currently looking for a results-oriented Industrial Electrical Project Manager in Training (PMIT) in the Dallas area to lead our field operations. In this role, you won't just manage tasks—you will be the face of Wachter for our clients, ensuring that every project is delivered with the quality, professionalism, and safety our customers have trusted for over 90 years.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage the full project life cycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout—while collaborating closely with site superintendents and internal stakeholders.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, including talent acquisition (interviewing/hiring), resource allocation, payroll approval, and team delegation.
• Financial & Strategic Planning: Manage project billing, create bid sheets and contractual proposals, and provide weekly/monthly financial forecasting and revenue projections.
• Logistics & Quality Control: Coordinate all material and equipment procurement. You’ll also conduct rigorous quality and safety audits to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the face of the company by maintaining high standards of professionalism. You’ll travel to client sites for surveys and technical training while building rapport with customers, engineers, and sales teams.
• Pre-Construction: Source and evaluate new bid opportunities, providing accurate estimations to grow our project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: At least 2 years of project management experience, specifically handling crew management, project quoting, and material procurement.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (especially spreadsheets and email) is required. You should be comfortable working with engineered drawings, bid specs, and construction take-offs.
• Communication & Detail: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for building client relationships. You must have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Electrical Expertise (Preferred): A background in the electrical field is a major plus—specifically regarding NEC Code, conduit installation, terminations, industrial controls, or medium voltage.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in Construction, Technology, or Telecommunications is highly helpful.
• Education: A college degree is preferred, though we value relevant field experience.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% to visit job sites and meet with clients.

About

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.