Electrical Project Manager - Energy & Switchgear

Volta, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability

Voluntary benefits

FSA and HSA

Vacation

Job summary

W-Industries is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver electrical projects safely, on time, within scope and on budget in Houston, TX. You will lead project teams, coordinate engineering, procurement and operations, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in energy or electrical equipment industries; PMP certification is preferred; experience with switchgear assembly, testing, and commissioning

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PM experience in energy or electrical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with switchgear assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience managing projects $5M+ in size.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
• Monitor project performance and provide reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and conflicts proactively.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and client specifications.
• Facilitate project meetings and track action items through completion.
• Drive process improvements and lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Resource planning

PM software

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

W-Industries is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver electrical projects safely, on time, within scope and on budget in Houston, TX. You will lead project teams, coordinate engineering, procurement and operations, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in energy or electrical equipment industries; PMP certification is preferred; experience with switchgear assembly, testing, and commissioning