Electrical Project Manager - Commercial

Job Description

Project Manager – Commercial Electrical Construction

Full-Time | Onsite | Houston, TX

A growing commercial electrical contractor with 130+ employees and a $30M+ revenue portfolio is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee corporate interiors, ground-up, and light industrial electrical projects across the Houston area. This role offers stability, a tight-knit culture, and strong visibility with executive leadership.

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee 2–4 active commercial electrical projects at a time, ranging from $200K–$3M in value. Work is primarily corporate interiors, with additional ground-up builds and small medical facilities such as imaging centers and clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage commercial electrical projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Lead project meetings and maintain consistent communication with clients, internal teams, and leadership.
• Track project progress, labor hours, costs, and forecast constraints; identify issues early and implement corrective actions.
• Visit job sites regularly to support superintendents and ensure safety and quality protocols are upheld.

Planning, Coordination & Execution

• Review drawings, plans, and specifications to confirm work aligns with scope, code requirements (NEC/NFPA), and client expectations.
• Coordinate closely with field crews, vendors, contractors, and internal estimating/finance teams.
• Handle material procurement, purchase orders, submittals, and delivery schedules to keep crews supplied and projects moving efficiently.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including RFIs, change orders, daily logs, and project reports.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for project owners, architects, GCs, and internal leadership.
• Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and build long-term relationships through consistent, solution-oriented communication.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing wins/challenges at project completion.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, commercial construction workflows, and NEC/NFPA codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, design documents, and technical specifications.
• Experience with Accubid (or similar estimating/project management platforms).
• Hands-on understanding of pricing, labor tracking, and budgeting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple commercial electrical projects in the $200K–$3M range.
• Familiarity with corporate interiors, medical clinics, or ground-up electrical scopes.