# Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction

> AlphaHire · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Project Manager** to lead commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the Houston area.

The ideal candidate has a strong background with a **commercial electrical contractor** and proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This role will oversee project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, field coordination, financial performance, and client relationships.

Projects may include **commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and municipal facilities**.

Responsibilities

-   Manage commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and final closeout.
-   Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and execution strategies.
-   Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, labor productivity, billing, cost control, and profitability.
-   Coordinate Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
-   Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.
-   Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, procurement, and other project documentation.
-   Coordinate material and equipment procurement to maintain schedules and minimize delays.
-   Work closely with field teams to resolve installation, coordination, scheduling, and resource issues.
-   Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to owners, general contractors, clients, and company leadership.
-   Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize schedule delays, cost impacts, and field issues.
-   Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.
-   Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and applicable safety regulations.
-   Support commissioning, punch-list completion, project turnover, warranty requirements, and final closeout.
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and project partners.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.**
-   Proven experience managing **commercial and industrial electrical construction projects** from startup through closeout.
-   Experience with healthcare, education, industrial, institutional, municipal, or large-scale commercial projects is preferred.
-   Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, construction methods, scheduling, procurement, and field operations.
-   Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, subcontractors, billing, change orders, and cost control.
-   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
-   Experience coordinating office and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
-   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software such as **Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint**, or similar platforms.
-   Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-   **Residential-only electrical project management experience will not meet the requirements for this position.**

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience
-   Performance-based bonus opportunities
-   Health, dental, and vision insurance
-   401(k) with company match
-   Paid time off and company holidays
-   Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
-   Professional development and continuing education opportunities
-   Opportunity to lead diverse **commercial and industrial electrical construction projects**
-   Stable workload with long-term career growth opportunities
-   Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/D743F9EE69/apply)

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