Project Manager - Semiconductor Construction; Austin, Dallas, Taylor & Houston

Job Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for independently managing small to mid-sized electrical construction projects or defined scopes within larger projects, ensuring delivery aligns with contract requirements, schedule commitments, and financial objectives. This role represents the first level of full project ownership, with accountability for project execution, cost tracking, and coordination across field and office teams.

Operating within the Project Team under the Operations function, the Project Manager I manages day-to-day project activities including subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling alignment, and billing processes. The role serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and supports client interactions while developing deeper capabilities in financial management, contract administration, and project leadership.

The ideal candidate is technically grounded, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities, with demonstrated ability to deliver project scopes while continuing to build independent decision-making and client management skills within electrical construction and mission critical environments.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Independently manage assigned projects or defined scopes from kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment with contract, schedule, and budget requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, short-term lookaheads, and coordination plans with field leadership
• Manage project costs including tracking budgets, commitments, labor productivity, and forecasting financial performance
• Prepare, submit, and track change orders; support negotiation within defined authority levels
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely and compliant execution of work
• Manage procurement activities including material buyouts, purchase orders, and long-lead item tracking
• Oversee project documentation including RFIs, submittals, logs, and correspondence to ensure accuracy and timely processing
• Manage owner billing processes including AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and collections follow-up
• Participate in client and contractor meetings; communicate project status, risks, and updates
• Identify project risks and issues; implement solutions within scope and elevate as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies across project activities
• Support project closeout including punch list completion, commissioning coordination, and final documentation turnover

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of electrical construction systems, installation methods, and project sequencing
• Ability to independently interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong understanding of project cost components including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Ability to manage budgets, track costs, and support basic financial forecasting
• Effective communication skills with ability to interact with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects or scopes simultaneously
• Problem-solving skills with ability to make sound decisions within defined authority
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Autodesk, etc.), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of scheduling tools and coordination across trades
• Knowledge of construction safety standards (OSHA) and compliance expectations

• Does not have direct supervisory responsibility over employees
• Provides day-to-day coordination and task-level guidance to project stakeholders including subcontractors, vendors, and project support personnel to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Supports field leadership (Superintendents and Foremen) by facilitating communication, documentation flow, and issue tracking to maintain project progress
• Assists in onboarding and coordination of subcontractors by ensuring required documentation, compliance items, and project expectations are communicated and tracked
• May support training and guidance of new or junior project support staff on project processes, systems, and documentation standards
• Reinforces company standards related to safety, documentation, and project controls through consistent communication and follow-up