Project Manager, Operations Manager

Locations: Grand Praire, TX or Waco, TX or Temple, TX

* Per diem for non-local candidates

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the execution of large-scale Data Center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction projects. This role will be responsible for overseeing project planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while working closely with field leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical construction background and experience managing medium‑voltage infrastructure, mission‑critical facilities, utility construction, or renewable energy projects.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.

• Oversee installation activities involving medium‑voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and project specifications.
• Provide technical problem‑solving and field coordination support to construction teams.
• Review civil, electrical, and structural drawings to ensure constructability and execution success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on schedule, budget, safety, and quality performance.
• Collaborate closely with field supervision to maintain project milestones and productivity goals.

• Develop project startup documentation and project budgets.
• Track project KPIs, including schedule adherence, cost performance, quality metrics, and safety objectives.
• Manage change orders, forecasting, risk management, and issue resolution throughout the project life cycle.

• 5+ years of project management experience supporting electrical construction, utility, renewable energy, BESS, or mission‑critical projects.
• Experience managing medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of underground electrical systems, civil dry utilities, and excavation activities.
• Experience overseeing electrical duct bank installation, conduit routing, concrete encasement, and utility coordination.
• Strong understanding of trenching, shoring, soil classification, excavation safety, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, and structural construction drawings.
• Familiarity with underground utility locating, depth requirements, separation standards, warning tape, tracer wire installation, and backfill requirements.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction standards and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Data Center Construction
• Battery Energy Storage System Projects
• Medium‑Voltage Electrical Infrastructure
• Mission‑Critical Facilities
• Underground Electrical Distribution Systems
• Civil Dry Utility Construction

Candidates with a combination of electrical construction project management experience and exposure to mission‑critical, utility, or renewable energy projects are highly encouraged to apply.