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.