Sr. Electrical Project Manager

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires extensive experience with commercial electrical contractors, strong budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and team leadership to ensure safety, quality, and profitability on complex bids.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive electrical construction project management experience.
• Direct experience working for a commercial electrical contractor.
• Proven success managing large-scale or high-value electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction means, methods, materials, and field operations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability management.
• Contract administration experience, including change orders and claims management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Maintain full financial ownership of projects, including forecasting, cost control, profitability, and risk management.
• Administer contracts, change orders, negotiations, claims, and project documentation.
• Coordinate field operations, engineering, procurement, BIM, prefabrication, and subcontractor teams.
• Manage major equipment procurement and long-lead electrical materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor labor productivity and implement strategies to improve efficiency and protect project margins.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Support client retention, business development, and repeat business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Lead complex, high-profile electrical construction projects with a growing industry leader.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to oversee large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and data center electrical construction projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for project execution, financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working directly for a commercial electrical contractor and a proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, field operations, and project teams on large, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Maintain full financial ownership of projects, including forecasting, cost control, profitability, and risk management.
• Administer contracts, change orders, negotiations, claims, and project documentation.
• Coordinate field operations, engineering, procurement, BIM, prefabrication, and subcontractor teams.
• Manage major equipment procurement and long-lead electrical materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor labor productivity and implement strategies to improve efficiency and protect project margins.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Support client retention, business development, and repeat business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of progressive electrical construction project management experience.
• Direct experience working for a commercial electrical contractor.
• Proven success managing large-scale or high-value electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction means, methods, materials, and field operations.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability management.
• Contract administration experience, including change orders and claims management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with mission-critical, data center, large commercial, or industrial projects.
• Design-build project experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Advanced safety certifications (NFPA 70E preferred).
• Experience supporting business development and client growth initiatives.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Why Join Us?

Join a growing electrical construction organization where you'll have the autonomy to lead major projects, influence key business decisions, mentor future leaders, and play a direct role in the success and growth of the company. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.