Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaGov; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects across the Houston area. You will manage project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, field coordination, and client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with a commercial electrical contractor and a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget, while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
• Experience managing commercial and industrial electrical construction from startup to closeout.
• Experience on healthcare, education, institutional, municipal projects preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial/industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Monitor financial performance including forecasting, labor productivity, billing, cost control and profitability.
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates to owners and clients.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and costs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and final closeout activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Procurement

Risk management

Field coordination

Team leadership

Negotiation

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Viewpoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the Houston area. The ideal candidate has a strong background with a commercial electrical contractor and proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This role will oversee project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, field coordination, financial performance, and client relationships. Projects may include commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and municipal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and final closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and execution strategies
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, labor productivity, billing, cost control, and profitability
• Coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, procurement, and other project documentation
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement to maintain schedules and minimize delays
• Work closely with field teams to resolve installation, coordination, scheduling, and resource issues
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to owners, general contractors, clients, and company leadership
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize schedule delays, cost impacts, and field issues
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and applicable safety regulations
• Support commissioning, punch-list completion, project turnover, warranty requirements, and final closeout
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and project partners

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial electrical contractor
• Proven experience managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from startup through closeout
• Experience with healthcare, education, industrial, institutional, municipal, or large-scale commercial projects is preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, construction methods, scheduling, procurement, and field operations
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, subcontractors, billing, change orders, and cost control
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
• Experience coordinating office and field teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint, or similar platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Residential-only electrical project management experience will not meet the requirements for this position

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to lead diverse commercial and industrial electrical construction projects
• Stable workload with long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment