Project Manager (Electrical)

About the Role:

Take Control of Larger Projects, Bigger Budgets, and Your Future Earnings.

Join a growing electrical contractor where your ability to deliver successful projects directly impacts company growth and your career progression. You'll manage significant project budgets, influence profitability, and position yourself for increased responsibility, leadership opportunities, and long-term earning potential.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing electrical construction projects from project hand-off through completion. This position oversees project schedules, budgets, manpower allocation, deliverables, procurement, change proposals, and RFIs while coordinating construction activities and resolving project issues. The Project Manager works closely with customers, vendors, employees, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards and financial objectives.

This is a full-time employee position with Knight Electric, Inc.

Job Type

• Full-Time

Location

• 800 Topeka, Justin, TX 76247

Duties/Expectations

• Participate in project hand-off with pre-construction team.
• Prepare and track project deliverables, including submittals, shop drawings, procurement schedules and project close-out documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Establish and manage project budgets to ensure consistent successful financial outcomes.
• Effectively manage construction activities including coordination, layout, manpower allocation and conflict resolution.
• Perform detailed itemized take-offs.
• Create, manage and negotiate project scope change proposals.
• Create, manage and track RFI’s.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all company policies, including all safety and productivity guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and internal teams to ensure all project goals are met.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2+ years managing projects in the electrical construction industry.
• Proven track record of managing a diverse portfolio of projects and delivering successful financial, operational, and customer outcomes.
• Extensive experience with materials and equipment used in commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project(s) at various locations nationwide.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills are necessary as well as MS Office applications.
• Successful background in collaborating with customers, vendors, employees, and partners to solve related issues.
• Proficiency in software tools Bluebeam, Procore or similar in the electrical construction industry.
• Must comply with our Conduct and Appearance Standards, which reflect Company image.
• Employment may be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable law and company policy.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Journeyman or Masters License.
• Previous field experience in the electrical construction trade.

Compensation

• Annual compensation between $125,000 to $150,000 first year.
• Vehicle Allowance
• Fuel Card

What We Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and effectively manage customer and employee concerns.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company, employee, customer, and business information.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Results-oriented approach with strong attention to processes, organization, accountability, and detail.
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems, evaluate options, and exercise sound independent judgment and discretion.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing business priorities and operational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining appropriate quality and attention to detail.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel regularly between customer locations, service sites, and company offices.
• Ability to safely navigate active construction, industrial, commercial, and service job sites safely.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding and access equipment when conducting site inspections or field assessments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and maneuver in confined spaces as needed during jobsite visits.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds and, infrequently, up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in virtual meeting environments.
• Sufficient visual acuity to review technical drawings, electrical schematics, project documentation, and digital reports.
• Ability to distinguish colors when reviewing electrical systems, wiring, and related components.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, smartphone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and outdoor weather conditions during site visits.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, gloves, and protective footwear.
• Ability to respond to emergency service situations, critical customer needs, or extended work hours during peak periods when business demands require.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in the Justin, Texas office when not traveling, with regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment. The position requires regular interaction with employees, clients, vendors, and business partners and may include visits to active construction and service sites.

The role requires up to 20% travel to project sites throughout the United States, as well as travel for client meetings, project and service operations, team leadership, and site visits. Jobsite visits may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and uneven or potentially hazardous surfaces. Standard work hours are Monday–Friday; however, the nature of the role may require flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on business, client, or operational needs. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn when visiting jobsites.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Management may change this document at any time. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.