Senior Project Manager

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working directly for a commercial electrical contractor, with demonstrated success managing project budgets, contracts, field operations, client relationships, and project teams. This position requires a proven leader with extensive electrical construction experience, strong financial management capabilities, and the ability to independently oversee multiple high-value projects.

Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Commercial Electrical Construction
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex electrical construction projects for a growing commercial electrical contractor. This position requires a proven leader with extensive electrical construction experience, strong financial management capabilities, and the ability to independently oversee multiple high-value projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working directly for a commercial electrical contractor, with demonstrated success managing project budgets, contracts, field operations, client relationships, and project teams. Experience in large commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center environments is highly preferred.

This is a senior-level leadership opportunity offering significant ownership of project execution, profitability, client satisfaction, and team development.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
• Maintain full financial ownership of assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, profitability, and margin protection.
• Manage contract administration, including contract reviews, change orders, claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, contractual, and project-related risks.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Coordinate project execution across field operations, engineering, BIM, prefabrication, procurement, and subcontractor teams.
• Oversee major equipment procurement, material purchasing, and long-lead electrical components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and executive-level stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and execution strategies.
• Monitor labor productivity and implement strategies to improve efficiency and protect project margins.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Support business development initiatives, client retention, and opportunities for repeat business.
• Ensure projects comply with safety regulations, company standards, and applicable construction requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, project management, or related electrical construction operations.
• Direct experience working for a commercial electrical contractor is required. Candidates with only general contractor experience will not be considered unless they also have direct electrical contractor project management experience.
• Proven experience independently managing large-scale, high-value electrical construction projects or multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, field operations, and project execution.
• Demonstrated financial responsibility for project budgets, forecasting, cost management, profitability, and risk mitigation.
• Extensive experience with contract administration, change orders, negotiations, and claims management.
• Ability to independently interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience managing relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or overseeing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, departments, and priorities simultaneously.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet jobsite access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent electrical construction experience may be considered.
• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience with mission critical, data center, large commercial, or industrial electrical construction projects.
• Design-build project experience.
• Experience overseeing accelerated schedules or multi-phase construction projects.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification.
• NFPA 70E or additional advanced safety certifications.
• Experience overseeing major equipment procurement and long-lead electrical materials.
• Background supporting business development, account growth, and client retention.
• Proven success improving labor productivity, managing financial risk, and protecting project margins.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and leadership advancement

Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role with an established and growing electrical construction organization. The Senior Electrical Project Manager will have significant autonomy, direct involvement in major project decisions, and the opportunity to lead some of the organization's largest and most complex projects.

You'll work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities to mentor developing project managers, strengthen client relationships, and contribute directly to operational success.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity and take the next step in your electrical construction career.