Project Manager

Vanguard Maintenance and Electrical, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off/holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A prominent electrical contractor specializing in low-voltage installations seeks a Project Manager for its Texas operations. This role involves overseeing multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality execution, budget control, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in project management, especially in electrical/control wiring, along with strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work culture focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years in project management for low-voltage electrical/control wiring projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with large-scale data center or commercial installations.
• Experience managing field teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations and lifecycle delivery for multiple low-voltage projects.
• Drive QA/QC on low-voltage control wiring and installations.
• Track project financials and implement cost-saving measures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Technical drawing interpretation

Risk management

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Job description

About the Role

As the Project Manager – Low Voltage, you'll own the end-to-end success of multiple large-scale low-voltage control wiring and installations at Vanguard Maintenance and Electrical Inc. You'll lead dynamic groups of field superintendents, foremen, installers, tradespeople, and administrative staff in delivering high-impact commercial projects—focusing on seamless execution, top-tier quality, budget control, and client satisfaction. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you'll blend strategic planning, team mentoring, direct field involvement, and proactive problem-solving—ensuring projects launch on time, under budget (or better), and exceed expectations in our explosive Texas growth market. Perfect for a proven leader who thrives on mentoring talent, tackling complex site challenges, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced, expansion-mode environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Portfolio Oversight: Own day-to-day operations and full lifecycle delivery for multiple low-voltage projects (control wiring, BMS integrations, data center builds). Plan, schedule, coordinate phases, track progress, and ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Technical & Quality Execution: Drive rigorous QA/QC on low-voltage control wiring and installations. Oversee materials procurement, deliveries, expediting, labor/equipment allocation, and real-time issue resolution with forward-thinking solutions to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Financial & Analytical Oversight: Track project financials including change orders, billing, budgeting, earned value, and labor analysis (daily/weekly/monthly). Use strong analytical skills to forecast, identify variances, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary client-facing leader—building and maintaining strong relationships with GC/CMs, owners, reps, vendors, and internal teams (HR, Payroll, Housing, Safety). Gather requirements, manage expectations, provide transparent updates, resolve roadblocks, and attend key meetings like monthly Project Status Reviews.
• Risk & Safety Leadership: Identify risks, maintain active risk registers, and execute mitigation plans. Champion all safety initiatives, uphold compliance, and actively contribute to an Incident and Injury Free Workplace (IIFW) through training, audits, and proactive culture-building.
• Ad Hoc Leadership: Jump into emerging priorities—whether supporting rapid Texas expansion, coordinating temporary relocations, optimizing crew logistics, or leading team efforts to maintain our strong, accountable culture.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage multiple crews—including superintendents, foremen, installers, and admin support—across concurrent projects. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career guidance to build ownership, skill, and a "hungry" execution mindset while fostering strong morale and developing future leaders in the field.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3–8+ years in project management for low‑voltage electrical/control wiring projects, with strong hands‑on experience on large‑scale data center or commercial installations (data center background highly preferred). Prior Project Manager role is a major plus; supervisory/leadership experience managing field teams required.
• Skills:
• Proficient in reading/interpreting technical drawings, specs, and plans.
• Solid project management toolkit: scheduling, risk management, resource allocation, financial tracking, change orders, and earned value analysis.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving with ability to manage multiple projects/teams and anticipate needs.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing presence—confident, clear, and influential across diverse stakeholders.
• Personal Traits: Energetic, proactive, and "hungry" for impact. You're a natural leader who leads by example, thrives in fast‑paced/high‑ambiguity environments, adapts quickly, maintains high standards, and galvanizes crews while keeping everyone motivated and safe. Safety‑first mindset with knowledge of site regulations.

Why Join Us?

Vanguard is a dynamic, growth-oriented electrical contractor with deep roots in New York City since 2007. We specialize in low‑voltage installations—including control wiring, temperature controls, Building Management Systems (BMS), and mission‑critical setups—delivering smart, efficient solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center clients. We pivoted strategically during challenges, expanded aggressively into Texas, and now have teams delivering high‑profile projects across DFW, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond. We're scaling fast, creating real impact in critical infrastructure, and prioritizing team excellence and professional growth.

What do you stand to gain?

• Leadership Impact: Directly shape and grow high‑performing field teams while influencing Vanguard's next wave of major projects and expansion.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear, rapid advancement to Project Executive and senior leadership roles, with mentorship from executives in a company that's still entrepreneurial at heart.
• Meaningful Work: Lead mission‑critical low‑voltage/data center initiatives that demand precision, innovation, and real results.
• Great Culture & Perks: Competitive salary based on experience, per diems/housing when traveling or relocating, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off/holidays, training/onboarding support, relocation assistance available, and a team culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and professional excellence.

If you're ready to lead hungry crews of superintendents, foremen, and installers on game‑changing low‑voltage projects and help drive Vanguard's Texas boom, apply now! Send your resume and a brief note on your leadership approach to field teams and why this role excites you. We're eager to meet the leader who'll help take us to the next level!