Onsite Electrical Project Lead — Houston

Manpower Group (USA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is assisting a leading electrification solutions company in Houston, TX. They seek an Electrical Project Manager to lead site engineering activities, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate field teams across projects.

The role requires 10+ years of construction/field experience, deep knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to read blueprints and manage commissioning, EPMS/SCADA concepts, and on-site problem solving. Onsite with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/field experience, preferably with electrical systems background.
• Completion of 2 years of trade school, college, or equivalent journeyman experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of ATS, UPS, and switchgear systems, with exposure to commissioning and EPMS/SCADA concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability for creative issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate site engineering activities to ensure alignment with project requirements, compliance, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary onsite technical leader, conducting daily inspections to verify installation, assembly, and commissioning work meet engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Facilitate issue resolution and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Lead field documentation efforts, managing punch lists, pre-task plan verifications, and safety walkdowns including LOTO and PPE compliance.
• Act as the onsite point-of-contact, escalating issues as needed to protect project timelines and customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Site supervision

Blueprint reading

Education

Trade school / Apprenticeship completed

Tools

ATS systems

UPS systems

Switchgear knowledge

EPMS/SCADA

Job description

Manpower Group (USA) is assisting a leading electrification solutions company in Houston, TX. They seek an Electrical Project Manager to lead site engineering activities, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate field teams across projects.

The role requires 10+ years of construction/field experience, deep knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to read blueprints and manage commissioning, EPMS/SCADA concepts, and on-site problem solving. Onsite with travel as needed.