Senior Electrical Project Manager

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Clayton Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager in the Houston area to lead electrical power distribution initiatives from planning through commissioning. You will manage budgets, schedules, vendor coordination, and field personnel while ensuring technical specs, safety, and client expectations are met.

The role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of electrical systems, and hands-on project management experience across industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical distribution projects from planning through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and field commissioning.
• Experience with procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and vendor documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical power distribution projects from planning to closeout.
• Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Review diagrams, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Coordinate engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and field staff.
• Manage procurement, delivery, installation, and startup activities.
• Monitor costs and timelines; resolve risks and delays.
• Conduct site visits; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Provide technical support on equipment installation and testing.
• Maintain communication with customers on status and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Track documents, change orders, and financial reporting.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

NEC / OSHA / NESC knowledge

Project scheduling

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor & field coordination

Leadership & communication

AutoCAD / Bluebeam / MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PMP or relevant credentials a plus

Hands-on field experience in electrical systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Clayton Services is searching for a Senior Electrical Project Manager to join a thriving company in the Houston area. The Senior Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing electrical power distribution projects from initial planning through completion, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating vendors and field personnel, and ensuring projects meet technical specifications, safety standards, and customer expectations.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $100,000 - $150,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Senior Electrical Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical power distribution projects from initial planning through installation, testing, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, technical specifications, equipment submittals, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, manufacturers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the procurement, delivery, installation, and startup of electrical distribution equipment.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and deliverables while identifying and resolving potential risks and delays.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate project progress, address technical challenges, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance related to electrical equipment, installation procedures, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and stakeholders regarding project status, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry regulations, and workplace safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and project-related issues while coordinating solutions with technical teams.
• Manage project documentation, change orders, financial reporting, and closeout activities.

Senior Electrical Project Manager Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical understanding of electrical power distribution systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution centers, and substations.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control.
• Understanding of electrical installation practices, testing procedures, commissioning requirements, and equipment startup activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment issues and communicate technical solutions effectively.
• Working knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NESC, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar project management and technical software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with customers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel.

Senior Electrical Project Manager Education and Experience:

• Proven experience managing electrical projects involving power distribution equipment, electrical infrastructure, or industrial power systems required.
• Strong hands‑on technical experience working with electrical equipment in field service, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as an electrical technician, field engineer, commissioning specialist, electrical construction professional, or similar technical role preferred.
• Experience managing electrical equipment procurement, delivery, installation, testing, and startup activities.
• Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent hands‑on industry experience will be considered.
• PMP certification, state electrical license, NETA certification, or other relevant industry credentials are a plus.