Sr Project Manager - Electrical Construction

SEC Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC Group in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of large, complex electrical construction Projects. You will own P&L, contract execution, and client satisfaction, partnering with Operations leadership, Project Executives, and field teams.

The role serves as a primary executive-level contact for clients while mentoring PMs. The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in electrical construction, strong safety, quality, and financial performance track records, and will travel to

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, high-value electrical projects from initiation through closeout.
• Experience with multi-phase projects, accelerated schedules, mission critical facilities, or large commercial construction.
• Strong financial acumen with accountability for project or portfolio P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, productivity, and margin optimization.
• Advanced understanding of contract administration, risk allocation, change management, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Proven success managing executive-level client relationships.
• Proficiency with PM platforms and MS Office Suite.
• OSHA 30 Certification required or ability to obtain within defined timeframe.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client locations as required.
• PMP certification strongly preferred or demonstrated progression toward certification.
• Industry-relevant certifications or professional development related to electrical construction, project delivery, leadership, or financial management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large, complex projects or programs, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and financial objectives.
• Own and manage project or portfolio P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin optimization.
• Develop and implement execution strategies across multiple workstreams, including scheduling and resource planning.
• Serve as the primary executive-level client contact, building and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Lead contract strategy, review, negotiation, and change order management, resolving complex issues.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost-control strategies to protect margins.
• Oversee procurement strategies for major equipment, subcontractors, and long-lead items.
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers; develop talent across the organization.
• Coordinate with field operations, Engineering, BIM, and vendors for integrated execution.
• Identify and manage operational, financial, contractual, and scheduling risks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Travel capability

Budgeting & forecasting

MS Office & PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification (preferred / in progress)

OSHA 30 Certification (required or achievable)

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling tools

Project management platforms

Excel

Job description

Our client in the Austin, TX metro is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large, complex, and high-value electrical construction projects and project portfolios. The Senior Project Manager will have full accountability for project performance, including financial outcomes, contract execution, operational performance, and client satisfaction. This role will partner closely with Operations leadership, Project Executives, field leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute project strategies that drive operational excellence, margin performance, and client retention. This position will serve as a primary point of contact for executive-level client relationships while providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale electrical construction, mission critical, industrial, or complex commercial projects while driving strong results in safety, quality, financial performance, and client experience.

• Responsibilities: Lead the execution of large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects and programs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and financial objectives.
• Own and manage project or portfolio P&L performance, including budget development, forecasting, cost control, margin optimization, and financial risk management.
• Develop and implement project and program-level execution strategies, including sequencing, logistics, staffing, scheduling, and resource planning across multiple workstreams.
• Serve as the primary executive-level point of contact for clients, general contractors, and key stakeholders while building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Lead contract strategy and administration, including contract review, negotiation, risk evaluation, change order management, and resolution of complex project issues, claims, and disputes.
• Drive financial performance and cost-control strategies, including labor productivity improvement, cost recovery, corrective actions, and margin protection initiatives.
• Develop and oversee procurement strategies for major equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and high-value or long-lead items.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project teams while mentoring and developing talent across the organization.
• Lead coordination across field leadership, Engineering, BIM, prefabrication, service, subcontractors, vendors, and support functions to ensure integrated project execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and proactively manage operational, financial, contractual, scheduling, and client-related risks.
• Lead executive-level reporting on project and portfolio performance, including financial results, schedules, risks, forecasts, and strategic considerations.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, participating in project pursuits, and contributing to client retention, repeat business, and account expansion.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards across assigned projects.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, turnover, and final delivery to ensure contractual requirements are met and client satisfaction is achieved.

Requirements:

• 8–12+ years of progressive project management experience within electrical construction, electrical contracting, service operations, or a related project-based environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and extensive electrical construction experience may be considered.
• Proven experience independently leading large-scale, high-value electrical construction projects or multiple concurrent projects and programs from initiation through closeout.
• Experience managing projects of significant complexity, including multi-phase projects, accelerated schedules, mission critical facilities, industrial environments, or large commercial construction.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical construction, service operations, and project execution methodologies across multiple project types.
• Experience working across different project delivery models, including lump sum, negotiated work, service work, and mission critical environments.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated accountability for project or portfolio P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, productivity, and margin optimization.
• Advanced understanding of contract administration, risk allocation, change management, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.Ability to independently interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and related project documentation.
• Demonstrated success managing executive-level client relationships, resolving complex issues, and developing long-term accounts.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams including field operations, Engineering, BIM, prefabrication, subcontractors, vendors, and service teams.
• Experience developing and executing procurement and resource strategies for major equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and long-lead items.
• Demonstrated ability to improve labor productivity, implement corrective actions, manage project risk, and protect project schedules and margins.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and strengthening overall project management capabilities.
• Strong strategic problem-solving, leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with project management platforms, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety standards.
• OSHA 30 Certification required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel to job sites and client locations as required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred or demonstrated progression toward certification.
• Advanced safety training or certifications, including NFPA 70E or related programs, preferred.
• Industry-relevant certifications or professional development related to electrical construction, project delivery, leadership, or financial management preferred.