Project Manager (Electrical Construction) - Dallas, TX
Job Description
Project Manager
(Electrical Construction) - Dallas, TX
- Department: Electrical & Commercial Construction
- Location: Plano, TX
- Duration: Perm/ Direct hire
- Work Model: On-site
- Travel: Moderate/25% work travel
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established commercial electrical contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects with integrity, precision, and care. The company has built its culture around core values of family, faith, and professionalism - creating a workplace where people are respected and invested in. They serve a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, municipal, industrial, and multi-family construction. With a leadership team deeply committed to safety and long-term success, this company offers a place where your work genuinely matters and your growth is supported.
Job description
As a Project Manager, you will serve as the operational and financial leader of assigned electrical construction projects - from preconstruction kickoff through final closeout. Day-to-day, you will work alongside Superintendents and Foremen to ensure crews have the manpower, materials, and information they need to execute safely and efficiently. You will own the budget, track labor productivity, manage change orders, and keep clients informed at every stage. This role exists because great field execution starts with great project support. You will be the connective tissue between the office and the field - removing obstacles, solving problems proactively, and representing the company with professionalism to clients, GCs, and trade partners. If you lead with a servant mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, this role is built for you. You will report to senior leadership and collaborate daily with field leaders, estimating, procurement, and client teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about construction excellence, financial accountability, and building long-term trust with every stakeholder.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Manage assigned projects from kickoff through final closeout
- Partner with Superintendents and Foremen to support successful field execution
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
- Monitor project progress, manpower needs, and production performance
- Identify and proactively address project risks, delays, and conflicts
- Support project turnover, punch list completion, final documentation, and warranty
Financial Management & Stewardship
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost control
- Coordinate, write, submit, and track RFIs for cost and schedule impacts
- Track labor productivity, material costs, and project financial performance
- Prepare and manage monthly project forecasts and reporting
- Identify, price, and manage change orders
- Review invoices, subcontractor costs, and purchase orders
- Promote responsible stewardship of company and client resources
Planning, Coordination & Communication
- Participate in preconstruction planning, scheduling, and project startup activities
- Coordinate with clients, general contractors, vendors, and trade partners
- Lead or participate in project meetings and progress discussions
- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
- Ensure timely communication of project updates, risks, and needs to leadership
- Support field management in solving problems and removing obstacles
Safety & Compliance
- Support and reinforce company safety culture and expectations on all projects
- Ensure projects comply with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and project-specific safety requirements
- Partner with field leadership to address safety concerns and corrective actions
- Support incident investigations and documentation when required
Client Relationships & Team Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners
- Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness
- Support long-term client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities
- Work collaboratively with field leadership and office teams
- Support employee development, mentorship,
