Project Manager Large Construction & Maintenance (I or II) Locations: Texas City, TX or Lewisville, TX Salary Range: $85,000 $190,000+ (Depending on Experience)
A leading Texas electric utility is seeking an experienced Project Manager Large Construction & Maintenance to support medium to large?scale, high?profile construction and maintenance projects. This role sits within a dedicated Large Construction Project Management organization and is responsible for leading complex projects that directly impact system reliability, safety, and infrastructure performance.
Position Overview
Position may be filled at the Project Manager I or Project Manager II level
Final level, scope, and compensation determined by experience and qualifications
Candidates may be based in Texas City, TX or Lewisville, TX
Occasional travel required
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $85,000 $190,000+, depending on experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) company match plus additional company?paid contributions
Paid time off and holidays
Long?term career growth in a regulated utility environment
Position Summary
The Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases of medium to large?scale construction and maintenance projects. The role is responsible for project scope, cost, schedule, and resource coordination while ensuring compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate construction management processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Manager I
Support delivery of medium to large?scale construction projects
Assist with implementing and improving the Construction Management Process (CMP)
Coordinate project scope, schedule, cost, and resource deployment
Lead internal and external project meetings
Support integration of safety, environmental, and reliability initiatives into project delivery
Track and report project performance metrics and variances
Conduct performance, cost, and scheduling evaluations using established project management techniques
Support special projects and additional assignments as required
Project Manager II
Lead delivery of large, complex, and high?visibility construction projects
Own execution of the CMP across large construction initiatives
Direct internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery
Forecast, validate, and report project performance metrics to senior leadership
Apply advanced and innovative project management techniques
Develop and implement system and process improvements related to large construction projects
Serve as a senior project management resource and advisor
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field
Project Manager I: 35 years of experience in construction, operations, or project management
Project Manager II: 57 years of experience in construction, operations, or large?scale project management
Valid drivers license meeting company requirements
Strongly Preferred Qualifications While not required, the following experience is strongly preferred and will support faster ramp?up and success in the role:
Experience managing large capital construction projects in the electric utility, power delivery, or energy infrastructure industry
Familiarity with working in regulated environments and adhering to safety, environmental, and reliability standards
Experience managing projects involving electric transmission, distribution, substations, or major utility infrastructure
Prior exposure to formal Construction Management Processes (CMP) or structured utility project governance
Experience coordinating work around energized facilities or critical infrastructure
Background working with regulatory and industry standards such as OSHA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, or IEEE
Preferred Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred (strongly preferred for Project Manager II)
Core Competencies
Strong project, work management, and cost?estimating skills
Ability to manage diverse, technical, and complex project challenges
Advanced problem?solving, negotiation, and consensus?building skills
Ability to maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Primarily office?based with some field exposure
Occasional travel required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
Compliance & Background Requirements
One role level may be subject to NERC CIP cybersecurity standards
Successful completion of background checks and personnel risk assessment required
Cybersecurity training required prior to access and annually thereafter
Apply Today Join a project management team responsible for delivering large?scale construction and maintenance projects that directly support the safety, reliability, and future of Texas electric infrastructure.