Travel‑Ready Electrical Project Lead

Wachter; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Job summary

Wachter is seeking an Industrial Electrical Project Manager in the Dallas area to lead our field operations. You will be the face of Wachter for clients, delivering projects with quality, professionalism, and safety our customers have trusted for over 90 years.

Responsibilities include full project life cycle leadership, operations oversight, budgeting, bidding, procurement, quality and safety audits, and client engagement. Travel up to 50% to sites and trainings is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience, including crew management, quoting and material procurement.
• Proficient with MS Office; comfortable with engineered drawings, bid specs and take-offs.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Electrical background and NEC knowledge are a plus; construction/tech/telecom experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout while coordinating with site superintendents and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee daily operations including hiring, resource allocation, payroll approvals, and team delegation.
• Manage project billing, bid sheets, contractual proposals, and provide weekly/monthly financial forecasting.
• Coordinate procurement of materials/equipment and perform quality and safety audits to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, travel to sites for surveys and training, and develop project opportunities pre-construction.

Skills

Project management

Crew management

Material procurement

Communication

NEC knowledge

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wachter is seeking an Industrial Electrical Project Manager in the Dallas area to lead our field operations. You will be the face of Wachter for clients, delivering projects with quality, professionalism, and safety our customers have trusted for over 90 years.

Responsibilities include full project life cycle leadership, operations oversight, budgeting, bidding, procurement, quality and safety audits, and client engagement. Travel up to 50% to sites and trainings is required.