Electrical Project Manager - Onsite

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a Construction Project Manager to own project performance, including schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction, while leading teams across field and office. The role requires extensive onsite presence, ensuring safety and progress, and coordinating with stakeholders on change orders and risk mitigation.

You will manage schedules, forecasts, and financial health, serve as the primary client contact, and drive cross-team communication to deliver projects on time and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing onsite construction projects (heavy commercial, data centers, or industrial projects)
• Strong ability to manage schedules, budgets, and project teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Own project performance including schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction
• Lead and develop project teams across field, office, and support functions
• Manage project schedules, track milestones, and mitigate risks
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and overall project financial health
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders
• Maintain regular job site presence to ensure safety, quality, and progress
• Drive communication across teams and lead project meetings
• Identify and execute change orders and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure project closeout documentation is completed on time
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance on all projects

Skills

Schedule management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Procore

Viewpoint

Subcontractor management

Travel

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family‑owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Own project performance, including schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction
• Lead and develop project teams across field, office, and support functions
• Manage project schedules, track milestones, and mitigate risks
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and overall project financial health
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders
• Maintain regular job site presence to ensure safety, quality, and progress
• Drive communication across teams and lead project meetings
• Identify and execute change orders and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure project closeout documentation is completed on time
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance on all projects

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing onsite constructionprojects (heavy commercial, data centers, or industrial projects required)
• Strong ability to manage schedules, budgets, and project teams
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Proven experience managing customer expectations and resolving issues
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with project financials, forecasting, and reporting
• Preferred: Experience with Procore, Viewpoint, or similar tools
• Preferred: Experience managing subcontractors and change orders
• Travel is REQUIRED

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

$110,000 - $160,000

Total Rewards Statement

• As a full‑time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to dig, backfill, and manually move materials
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.