Electrical Project Manager (BT)

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Industrial, an EMCOR Group company, seeks an experienced Industrial Electrical Project Manager based in Austin, TX. The role requires 2–5 years of electrical industrial construction experience, with heavy focus on low voltage systems and data centers.

Frequent travel to jobsites is expected. This position emphasizes project leadership, cost control, and safety compliance within a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in manufacturing, power, chemical markets managing projects up to $1M.
• 2–5 years of client relationship and business development experience; including leading bids.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, process adherence, ownership and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and oversee site projects with daily coordination with client and supervision.
• Manage cost activities including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, funding, and reporting.
• Use scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts to identify and process scope changes.
• Develop relationships to identify opportunities and maintain project momentum.
• Travel to jobsites regularly to oversee projects and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Scheduling software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

About Us

We perform installation, rigging, millwrighting, and maintenance for manufacturing and industrial markets across the Southeast.

Job Summary

Since 1962, Southern Industrial has helped install and maintain the manufacturing and industrial base that has fueled growth across the Southeast.

We have grown from a Carolinas-based rigging company into the leading provider of rigging services, turn‑key industrial construction and plant maintenance services in the Southeast.

As part of EMCOR Group, Southern Industrial’s ability to serve our customers is enhanced by EMCOR's financial strength and national presence.

Southern Industrial is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrical Project Manager. Must have 2-5 years of previous electrical industrial construction experience. This is based out of our Austin, TX office, frequent travel may be required. We are looking for someone with heavy industrial electrical experience in low voltage and data centers.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Actively promotes and strengthens our core values and culture of Mission First, People Always through everyday actions and decisions
• Works closely with Client, other Project Management and supervision on a daily basis to prepare, plan, develop and oversee site projects, establish priorities and assign resources or capital.
• Responsible for all aspects of cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting.
• Uses extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take‑offs, change orders, and contracts to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues, communicate regarding project milestones.
• Continuously develops relationships to identify and cultivate opportunities.
• Plans and schedules resources to meet project demands.
• Devises new approaches to problems, and prepares or modifies drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitors work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Ensures all equipment, tools, and employees assigned to project operate in accordance with SIC policy, government regulations and customer requirements.
• Monitors the execution of the SIC safety program and the performance of work by internal staff and external vendors and champions our Safety First mentality.
• Provides regular updates of project statuses to Senior Management.
• Travels to jobsites on a regular basis to oversee projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, power, chemical markets managing projects up to $1M with high complexity.
• 2-5 years of client relationship and business development experience; including leading the preparation and development of bids with a successful record.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, process adherence, ownership/commitment, learning agility and risk management capabilities.
• Strategic thinker who can establish and manage plans while building and fostering relationships.
• Knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Proficient PC skills; including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management scheduling software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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