Project Manager / Sr PM - Electrical - Texas

Upgrade Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Texas is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Electrical to lead electrical construction projects across multiple Texas markets. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety, and act as the primary client contact for projects ranging up to $10 million in value.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering or construction degree with 3+ years of electrical PM experience, OSHA-30 (or ability to obtain), and strong NEC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year engineering or construction degree or commensurate technical training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years electrical construction PM experience across commercial, industrial, healthcare, or mission-critical projects.
• OSHA-30 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems (NEC, codes, procurement).

Responsibilities

• Provide management direction on electrical construction projects (defined portion or full project up to $10M).
• Lead project with superintendent; be primary client contact.
• Evaluate scope and staff project positions.
• Negotiate, prepare, and manage subcontracts; oversee subcontractor performance.
• Maintain master project schedule and variance reports; manage costs and change orders.
• Develop new business opportunities with clients and design teams.
• Ensure safety program compliance and project closeout with proper documentation.

Skills

Electrical project management

Client relationship building

Budget & scheduling

Contract negotiation

Team mentoring

Design-build delivery

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Science

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Sr PM - Electrical - Texas

Location:Multiple Texas markets, including North Texas, Central Texas, the Gulf Coast, and West Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Manager provides overall management direction on electrical construction projects, with full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety. Depending on level and market, assignments range from smaller projects or a defined portion of a larger complex project, up to full projects valued at $10 million. The role leads each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent, serves as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, and field leadership, and develops new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, industry, or geographic area.

Openings exist across multiple Texas markets. Market preference is discussed during the interview process.

This role may be filled at varying levels, including Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks

Core Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction on one or more electrical construction projects, ranging from a defined portion of a larger complex project up to full projects valued at $10 million, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety
• Lead each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent, and control project development through administrative direction of the superintendent
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work, and plan, organize, and staff key project positions through regional department heads and general superintendents
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, general contractor, and architect and engineer team, and attend job progress meetings
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts, and manage subcontractor and vendor performance
• Prepare, issue, and update the master project schedule and variance reports to hold schedule and budget
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts, including costs, billings, collections, and change orders, and actively pursue additional work through change orders
• Manage risk; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures before they reach the schedule
• Develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, industry, or geographic area
• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements through closeout and as-built delivery
• Supervise and mentor assistant project managers and project engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, contract terms, and applicable codes and standards

Required Background

• 4-year mechanical or electrical engineering or construction science degree, or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience
• Minimum of3 years of electrical construction project management experience, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, or institutional projects
• OSHA-30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including the NEC, construction methods, procurement practices, and applicable codes and standards
• Project management skills across documentation, cost control, procurement, scheduling, change order pricing, and negotiating
• Demonstrated ability to develop client and design-team relationships and new business opportunities
• This role is available to candidates located near our active Texas locations and sites, including Carrollton, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Austin, Pflugerville, Waco, Temple, Houston, Amarillo, Abilene, and Childress
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite, general contractor, owner, or customer
• Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience managing electrical projects valued at $10 million or more (Preferred)
• Experience supervising or mentoring other project managers or assistant project managers(Preferred)
• Experience with design-build or design-assist electrical delivery(Preferred)
• Hyperscale data center, hospital, life sciences, higher education, or semiconductor project experience(Preferred)
• PMP or relevant professional certification(Preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish(Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles