Project Manager - Electric

Knobelsdorff

Childress (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health & dental

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Paid PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. (KE) is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to own the full project lifecycle from kickoff through closeout.

You will be the primary client contact and the operational leader connecting field, office, and support teams to deliver on time, on budget, and safely. You will manage project P&L, baseline schedules, risk, procurement, and change orders, mentor junior staff, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

Progressive electrical construction project-management experience including schedule, budget, risk, and customer relationships.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, drawings, codes, specifications, quality requirements, and field execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage project P&L, forecasting, labor planning, procurement, subcontractors, and change orders.
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build productive partnerships with customers, field leaders, project teams, safety, preconstruction, procurement, and finance.
Active presence on project sites and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Own the complete project lifecycle from kickoff through closeout.
Serve as primary client contact and lead across field, office, and support teams.
Apply KE Project Management Methodology with clear communication across the project team.
Establish baselines and translate into weekly and daily work plans, coordinating manpower and subcontractors.
Forecast monthly project financials and partner with leadership to protect profitability.
Identify risks, manage change orders, and communicate financial impacts before field execution.
Lead project meetings and ensure alignment, documenting risks and resolving issues.
Drive timely closeout and warranty documentation, coaching junior staff and fostering collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Budget management

PMP

Electrical licensure

Leadership

Travel

MS 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/PM

Equivalent electrical construction experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

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 projects across industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. 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 Purpose

The Electrical Project Manager owns the complete project lifecycle from kickoff through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, safely, and to the customer’s satisfaction. You’ll serve as the primary customer contact and the operational leader connecting field, office, and support teams. Success means managing project financials and risk with discipline, maintaining transparent communication, developing your team, and continuously improving execution while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

What You’ll Do

Take full ownership of project results, including the project P&L, schedule, safety, quality, and client relationship.
Serve as the primary client contact and build trust through transparency, responsiveness, and consistent execution.
Apply the KE Project Management Methodology and maintain clear communication and feedback loops across the project team.
Establish and manage baseline schedules, translate them into weekly and daily work plans, and coordinate manpower and subcontractors to maintain milestones.
Monitor cost and schedule performance, forecast monthly project financials, and partner with leadership to protect profitability.
Identify and mitigate project risks, manage change-order pricing and customer submittals, and communicate financial impacts before field execution whenever possible.
Maintain regular jobsite presence to verify progress, safety, quality, installation compliance, and field conditions.
Coordinate labor needs, equipment utilization, rentals, material needs, and subcontractor performance with field and construction leaders.
Lead project meeting cadences and ensure field and office teams remain aligned, risks are documented, and issues are resolved.
Enforce safety processes and documentation requirements and support a zero-incident culture.
Drive timely closeout, including project documentation and warranty requirements.
Coach Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Leaders and foster a collaborative, no-surprises culture.
Lead post-project reviews and carry lessons learned into future projects.

Qualifications: What You Bring

Progressive electrical construction project-management experience, including responsibility for schedule, budget, risk, change management, and customer relationships.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, drawings, codes, specifications, quality requirements, and field execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage project P&L, forecasting, labor planning, procurement, subcontractors, and change orders.
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build productive partnerships with customers, field leaders, project teams, safety, preconstruction, procurement, and finance.
Ability to maintain an active presence on project sites and travel as required for assigned work.
Proficiency with project-management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and Microsoft 365 tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical construction experience will be considered.
PMP, electrical licensure, or comparable industry credentials are a plus.

Performance Expectations

Safety: Support zero recordable incidents, complete required job safety documentation, and actively participate in safety initiatives.
Schedule: Maintain the project schedule near baseline and document recovery plans for critical-path risks.
Financials: Meet or exceed gross-margin targets and provide accurate monthly forecasts.
Risk and change management: Identify risks early and submit change orders within required timeframes.
Closeout: Complete project closeout and warranty documentation promptly after project completion.
Team development: Champion KE’s project-management methodology and actively mentor developing project and field leaders.

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.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $165,000

Total Rewards Statement

100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
HSA contributions to support 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

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in office and active construction-site environments.
Ability to travel to assigned project sites and maintain regular field presence.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and navigate jobsites while using required personal protective equipment.
For accommodations, contact KE Human Resources at HR@KEway.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

KE is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.