Senior Project Manager - Electrical

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Offices in Waco, Temple, and Fort Worth with over 400 dedicated employees. At LPI, our strength lies in our people—Texans committed to excellence in every project. Be part of a company where your skills make a difference and your work builds communities.

The Senior Project Manager directs assigned electrical project teams, partners closely with electrical field leadership, and proactively manages project risks and performance. The role may oversee multiple electrical projects or support the delivery of a major, high-value project.

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match

• Lead assigned electrical construction projects from preconstruction handoff and mobilization through substantial completion, final billing, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, budgets, baseline schedules, milestones, and clear responsibilities for project team members.
• Manage job cost reports, committed costs, labor productivity, cost-to-complete forecasts, billings, cash flow, and project profitability; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Administer prime contracts and subcontract agreements, including scope review, documentation, notices, change orders, and resolution of contractual issues.
• Coordinate with electrical superintendents and field leadership on manpower needs, installation sequencing, material availability, equipment, prefabrication opportunities, and subcontractor performance.
• Promote safe work practices and partner with Safety and field leadership to address hazards, compliance concerns, and corrective actions.
• Manage project schedules, procurement logs, long-lead electrical equipment, RFIs, submittals, utility coordination, and installation milestones to support timely delivery.
• Coordinate electrical system installations, including power distribution, lighting, controls, grounding, and associated systems as applicable; manage constructability reviews, design clarifications, inspections, energization planning, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead project meetings and maintain timely communication with owners, general contractors, construction managers, design teams, and trade partners.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays, claims exposure, and scope changes; elevate significant issues with recommended solutions.
• Oversee preparation, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and tracking of change orders to protect project scope and financial outcomes.
• Guide and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, project engineers, and coordinators assigned to the work.
• Partner with Electrical Estimating and Preconstruction to review budgets, takeoffs, assumptions, schedules, procurement plans, and lessons learned.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, meeting minutes, forecasts, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate punch lists, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, final inspections, and closeout deliverables.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and collaboration consistent with LPI’s expectations and values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical construction experience may be considered.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressive commercial or industrial electrical construction project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex construction projects, financial forecasts, schedules, contract requirements, and project teams.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, electrical equipment, installation methods, and field operations.
• Experience with project management software, scheduling tools, cost reporting, procurement, and change management.
• Ability to travel to assigned jobsites and company locations as required.

• Strong project leadership, organization, prioritization, and accountability.
• Ability to interpret project financials, anticipate risks, and take timely corrective action.
• Effective communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and client relationship management.
• Ability to coordinate electrical project teams, collaborate with other trades, and mentor developing project staff.
• Proficiency with construction documents, project controls, and Microsoft Office…