Electrical Project Manager

Spitzer Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Dental benefit options

401k plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Eight paid company holidays

Overtime opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Spitzer Industries in Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Project Manager for full‑time, exempt status to lead electrical projects from inception to completion. This role oversees GIS and AIS systems, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and schedule.

The candidate will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams while maintaining client relationships. The position requires a minimum of five years in PM-related roles, familiarity with electrical codes, and strong

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in scheduling, materials, or engineering with exposure to the PM process.
• Experience with GIS and AIS equipment, including design review and commissioning.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with suppliers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate electrical projects within budget and timelines.
• Manage project development from initiation to closure and ensure quality control.
• Oversee GIS/AIS systems, ensure safety, standards compliance, and documentation control.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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Electrical Project Manager

Full time salaried exempt Indirect Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1365

Spitzer, a recognized industry leader in designing and fabricating high-specification equipment, is currently seeking a Electrical Project Managerto join our team. The Electrical Project Manager reports to the Director of Projects. The primary duties of the Electrical Project Managerare the following:

Planning, executing, and evaluating electrical projects according to predetermined budget and timelines. Manage project development from initiation to closure, ensuring quality control throughout the project. Additional focus includes the full project lifecycle for GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) and AIS (Air-Insulated Switchgear) systems, ensuring compliance with client specifications, utility standards, and industry codes. are to ensure the fabrication of products is achieved safely, efficiently and meets the Company’s quality standards. This involves developing and enforcing policies and procedures for production methods, quality and safety.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Plant Manager Look Like?

• This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:
  • Establish project controls related to scheduling and commercial implications defined in the awarded contract and project scope.
  • Estimating of electrical scope of work on GIS/AIS buildings and similar products.
  • Coordinate with other department heads to establish project durations and ensure alignment with engineering, procurement, and fabrication activities.
  • Support and ensure compliance with all OSHA and HSE policies across all company operations.
  • Maintain strong client relationships by regularly communicating project progress, risks, and key decisions.
  • Work with the Project Controls group to define schedules and ensure their accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage engineering efforts, including technical reviews, interdepartmental coordination, and client/engineering meetings.
  • Review requisitioned materials and evaluate suppliers to meet or exceed project cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Ensure the accuracy and technical completeness of all documentation before being released to clients or internal production teams.
  • Manage cost impacts and documentation for all change orders between the company and the client.
  • Provide directions to Project Coordinators and ensure proper document control through the Project Administrator.
  • Maintain accurate project information in the network folder, master drawing files, and project job books; review final data books before client submission.
  • Select subcontractors capable of fulfilling technical, commercial, and schedule requirements.
  • Monitor fabrication work—including subcontracted fabrication—to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and industry codes.
  • Obtain formal project releases from quality and engineering groups prior to shipment of completed units.
  • Oversee the full project scope for GIS and AIS electrical systems, including equipment specifications, installation sequencing, testing, and commissioning.
  • Coordinate utility, consultant, and end‑user requirements for GIS/AIS installations, ensuring all interfaces and interconnections are technically sound.
  • Review and verify GIS/AIS single-line diagrams, relay schematics, protection coordination studies, cable schedules, grounding plans, and control system integration.
  • Ensure proper FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning documentation for GIS/AIS systems.
  • Support development of QA/QC procedures specific to GIS/AIS projects, including SF6 handling requirements, compartment pressure testing, and enclosure integrity checks.
  • Perform all additional assignments necessary to support the successful execution of electrical projects.
  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment; work may require occasional weekends and evenings.
  • Frequent sitting and computer use.
  • Periodic trips to shop floor and other offices, with exposure to high noise, heavy machinery, and shop traffic.
  • Some travel is required for vendor and client interaction.

Required Education and Experience:

• Five plus years of experience in scheduling, materials, or engineering with exposure to the project management process.
• Experience with GIS and AIS equipment, including design review, installation requirements, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with utility standards, NESC, IEEE, IEC, and other electrical codes applicable to substation and switchgear projects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills for interaction with suppliers, clients, and coworkers.
• Strong planning, organization, and execution abilities for electrical infrastructure projects.

What's it like to be a part of the Spitzer Family?

Spitzer is a fast-paced company that focuses on exceeding our customers’ expectations on every project. We believe we provide exceptional value through the quality of our work, our commitment to safety and by delivering products on schedule. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Spitzer so rewarding.

What Kind of Employees Thrive at Spitzer?

Spitzer is a company with a diverse group of employees. Spitzer welcomes employees with all types of backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. If you are hardworking, honest, and dedicated, you will love working at Spitzer.

A True Culture

Spitzer is a company that believes in its core values and the drive of its people. These values, put into PRACTICE, form the foundation on which we perform our work and conduct ourselves. With a focus on longevity and employee success, Spitzer welcomes its employees to push the envelope and drive improvement across all aspects of the company. At Spitzer, you can unleash your potential!

Employee Driven Benefits

At Spitzer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

• Health Care Insurance (multiple plans to choose from!)
• Dental Benefit options
• 401k plan
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Eight paid company holidays
• Plenty of Overtime Opportunities!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts with LifeMart!
  

Oh, and $alary

Of course, we didn't forget salary… Spitzer offers competitive pay depending on education, certifications, and experience.

Work Schedule

The Electrical Project Manager will work Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. Spitzer currently runs two shifts, Monday through Friday with overtime on weekend work as needed. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.