Project Manager

The Fordy Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial project management firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager in Austin, Texas. The selected candidate will provide leadership in project delivery and client development, ensuring operational excellence and financial accountability. Responsibilities include managing project finances, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and cultivating client relationships. Strong leadership and 5+ years in electrical markets are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct construction project management experience in electrical markets.
• 6+ years of experience in client relationship management and business development.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and collaborate with clients and teams.
• Manage project finances, including estimating and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Process adherence

Risk management

Financial accountability

Construction knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management scheduling software

Job description

The Fordy Group are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager for one of our Industrial clients. The selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership of project delivery and client development, ensuring operational excellence, strict adherence to safety protocols, and financial accountability from project initiation to closeout.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Provide comprehensive project leadership, collaborating with clients, internal project teams, and site supervision to establish project objectives, define priorities, and allocate resources effectively.
• Exercise full financial accountability for projects, including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure profitability.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of project scheduling, bids, takeoffs, change orders, and contracts to manage scope, mitigate issues, and communicate critical path milestones.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and identify new business opportunities.
• Strategically plan and mobilize resources, including equipment, tools, and personnel, to meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Develop and implement solutions to technical and operational challenges, reviewing and applying drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with relevant codes and engineering standards.
• Ensure all project activities strictly comply with company policies, customer requirements, and government regulations (including OSHA).
• Serve as the primary champion for the project safety program, enforcing standards that ensure a safe work environment for all employees and subcontractors.
• Deliver regular, detailed project status reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of direct construction project management experience, specifically within electrical markets.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-complexity projects.
• A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in client relationship management and business development, with a history of preparing successful competitive bids.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on process adherence, accountability, and effective risk management.
• A strategic mindset, capable of developing project plans while simultaneously building and fostering stakeholder relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety standards and OSHA regulations relevant to industrial construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management scheduling software.