Senior Project Manager - Electrical Service - Austin, TX
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Management
Construction Manager/ Foreman, BD Manager
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
- Electrical Service
- Austin, TX
Location: Leander, TX (Austin area) - On-site (office and field)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ - $ Annually + Bonus
This opportunity is with one of the largest open-shop electrical contractors in Texas, ranked among the top 10 electrical contractors in the state, with a 30+ year track record and expanding operations across Oklahoma. The company's expertise spans nearly every corner of electrical construction, from design-build and industrial work to large-scale healthcare, aviation, education, and data center projects, and it has built a reputation with general contractors for precision, reliability, and on-time delivery.
The company's Austin service division supports commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional customers across Central Texas, and the team fosters a safety-first, collaborative culture built on clear communication and dependable delivery.
Role OverviewThe Senior Project Manager leads the Austin service division's electrical projects from pursuit through closeout. This is a business-building role: the right person generates opportunities and wins work, sells and negotiates contracts, protects margins, and delivers profitable projects for a growing base of Central Texas customers.
The role also oversees and improves the estimating function and develops the PMs, estimators, and project teams around it. It calls for a strong, relationship-driven personality and a leader who takes ownership and drives results without constant oversight.
Core Responsibilities- Generate new opportunities and win work through business development, networking, and customer relationships
- Sell electrical service and project work, negotiate contracts, and protect margins
- Manage electrical projects to profitable financial results from award through closeout
- Oversee, coach, and improve the estimating function
- Develop and lead PMs, estimators, and project teams
- Own project controls, including forecasting, cost-to-complete, billing, and change order discipline
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, general contractors, and partners
- Take responsibility for results and drive performance without constant oversight
- 5 to 10 years of electrical project management experience
- Proven ability to generate opportunities and win work
- Track record of managing profitable electrical projects
- Field background in electrical construction or service
- Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
- Ability to sell, negotiate contracts, and protect margins
- Working knowledge of electrical estimating, with the ability to oversee and coach estimators
- Strong forecasting, cost-to-complete, billing, and change order discipline
- Strong personality with excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Experience developing PMs, estimators, and project teams
- Base salary of $180,000 to $200,000 based on experience
- Mid-year and end-of-year bonus
- Vehicle stipend, gas card, and toll stipend
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles
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