Sr Project Manager - Electrical San Antonio

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Electrical to serve in an Owner's Representative capacity with deep technical expertise in electrical systems to lead complex capital and facilities projects from inception through final closeout.

This role provides full cradle-to-grave oversight of highly technical projects-including power systems, electrical distribution, and critical electrical infrastructure-across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover, including Level 5 (integrated systems) commissioning. The position ensures strict adherence to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards while representing the owner's interests throughout the full lifecycle.

You will act as the owner's advocate and technical authority, coordinating designers, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and stakeholders. The role requires independent leadership, rigorous technical review, and the ability to ensure systems are delivered, tested, and proven to perform under real-world operating conditions.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Delivery (Cradle-to-Grave Owner's Rep)

+ Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical infrastructure projects, covering:inception, feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning (Levels 1-5), and closeout

+ Serve as the primary point of accountability for owner requirements, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk

+ Oversee project planning, execution, and controls from early concept through operational turnover

+ Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and operational risks across all phases

+ Drive disciplined change management with clear scope validation and owner approval

Technical Oversight (Electrical - Owner Review)

+ Provide independent oversight for:

+ Electrical distribution systems and utilities

+ Power infrastructure and upgrades

+ Switchgear, generators, and backup power

+ UPS systems and critical power environments

+ Lighting and control systems

+ Review andvalidatelifecycle deliverables, including:

+ Design documents (concept through IFC)

+ Submittals and shop drawings

+ RFIs and contractor clarifications

+ Commissioning (Cx) plans, Level 1-5 test scripts, and integrated testing procedures

+ Ensure alignment with owner project requirements (OPR), basis of design (BOD), performance criteria, and industry standards

+ Evaluate constructability, installation sequencing, and system integration risks

+ Challenge consultants and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and long-term reliability

Commissioning & Integrated Systems Testing (Level 1-5)

+ Provide owner-side oversight for full commissioning lifecycle (Levels 1-5):

+ Level 1-2:
Factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)

+ Level 3:
Pre-functional and functional testing of individual components

+ Level 4:
System-level commissioning and verification

+ Level 5:
Integrated systems testing (IST) under simulated or real operating conditions,validatingend-to-end performance of electrical systems

+ Review,validate, and approve Level 5 commissioning scripts to ensure:

+ Cross-system integration (e.g., utility → generator → switch gear → UPS → distribution)

+ Failure scenario testing (power loss, transfer sequences, redundancy validation)

+ Operational resilience and reliability under load conditions

+ Witness andvalidateexecution of IST and critical scenario testing

+ Ensure all deficiencies are tracked, resolved, and retested to closure

+ Confirm systems meet availability, redundancy, and performance requirements prior to acceptance

+ Validate final turnover documentation including:

+ O&M manuals

+ As-built drawings

+ Training materials

+ Commissioning reports and test results

Contractor & Vendor Management

+ Support procurement including RFP review and technical bid evaluation

+ Oversee contractor, vendor, and commissioning agent performance on behalf of the owner

+ Lead design reviews, construction progress meetings, andcommissioningreadiness reviews

+ Ensure compliance with technical specifications and commissioning requirements

+ Escalate risks and performance issues to protect owner interests

Client & Stakeholder Management

+ Act as a trusted…