Senior Electrical Construction Program Leader

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

401K

Job summary

Socket.dev in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large electrical construction initiatives, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget performance while delivering an outstanding client experience.

You will mentor project teams and manage multi-disciplinary execution across field operations, BIM, and engineering, driving strategic program outcomes for high-value portfolios.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, service operations, or related project-based environments.
• Proven experience independently leading large-scale, high-value projects or multiple concurrent projects/programs.
• Demonstrated accountability for project or portfolio financial performance, including budget development, forecasting, cost control, and margin optimization.
• Experience managing projects of significant complexity, including multi-phase work, accelerated schedules, or highly coordinated environments (e.g., mission critical, industrial, or large commercial projects).
• Proven ability to lead contract strategy and administration, including negotiation, change order management, and resolution of complex project issues, claims, or disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects/programs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, and financial objectives
• Own and manage project or portfolio P&L performance, including budget development, forecasting, margin optimization, and financial risk management
• Develop and implement project and program-level execution strategies, including sequencing, logistics, staffing, and resource planning across multiple workstreams
• Serve as the primary executive-level point of contact for clients, general contractors, and key stakeholders; build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Lead contract strategy and administration, including negotiation, risk evaluation, and resolution of complex change orders, claims, and disputes
• Drive financial performance and cost control strategies, including productivity improvement, cost recovery, and margin protection initiatives
• Oversee procurement strategy for major equipment, subcontractors, and vendors, including high-value and long-lead items
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project teams; mentor and develop talent to strengthen organizational capability
• Lead coordination across field leadership, engineering, BIM, prefabrication, service, and support functions to ensure integrated project execution
• Identify and proactively manage enterprise-level risks, including operational, financial, contractual, and client-related risks
• Lead executive-level reporting on project and portfolio performance, including status, financials, risks, and strategic considerations
• Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, participating in pursuits, and contributing to client retention and expansion strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all projects and reinforce company expectations and best practices
• Oversee final project closeout, commissioning, and turnover processes to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Contract administration

Risk management

Client management

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Socket.dev in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large electrical construction initiatives, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget performance while delivering an outstanding client experience.

You will mentor project teams and manage multi-disciplinary execution across field operations, BIM, and engineering, driving strategic program outcomes for high-value portfolios.