Senior Project Manager - Electrical Service - Austin, TX

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Electrical Service - Austin, TX

Location: Leander, TX (Austin area) - On-site (office and field)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annually + Bonus

Company Introduction

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 Overview

The 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

1. Generate new opportunities and win work through business development, networking, and customer relationships
2. Sell electrical service and project work, negotiate contracts, and protect margins
3. Manage electrical projects to profitable financial results from award through closeout
4. Oversee, coach, and improve the estimating function
5. Develop and lead PMs, estimators, and project teams
6. Own project controls, including forecasting, cost-to-complete, billing, and change order discipline
7. Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, general contractors, and partners
8. Take responsibility for results and drive performance without constant oversight

Required Background

1. 5 to 10 years of electrical project management experience
2. Proven ability to generate opportunities and win work
3. Track record of managing profitable electrical projects
4. Field background in electrical construction or service
5. Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
6. Ability to sell, negotiate contracts, and protect margins
7. Working knowledge of electrical estimating, with the ability to oversee and coach estimators
8. Strong forecasting, cost-to-complete, billing, and change order discipline
9. Strong personality with excellent networking and relationship-building skills
10. Experience developing PMs, estimators, and project teams

Compensation & Perks

1. Base salary of $180,000 to $200,000 based on experience
2. Mid-year and end-of-year bonus
3. Vehicle stipend, gas card, and toll stipend
4. 401(k) plan with company match
5. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
6. Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
7. Disability income protection insurance
8. Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
9. Paid parental leave
10. Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
11. Training and professional development opportunities
12. Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles

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