Senior Electrical Project Manager

We are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Project Managers for current and upcoming opportunities across Dallas and the wider North Texas market.

The projects may include data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, industrial developments, large commercial programs, renewable energy infrastructure, and other complex electrical construction environments.

This is aimed at professionals who can take ownership of major electrical packages, lead project teams, manage commercial performance, and deliver safely against demanding schedules.

The position

Depending on the employer and project, responsibilities may include:

• Leading electrical projects from preconstruction through commissioning and final handover.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, labor, subcontractors, and technical deliverables.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for clients, general contractors, consultants, and internal leadership.
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Developing cost forecasts, cash-flow projections, and progress reports.
• Managing change orders, claims, variations, and commercial risks.
• Coordinating with field superintendents to ensure labor, materials, and equipment are available when required.
• Overseeing procurement of switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, cable, and other long-lead equipment.
• Monitoring schedule performance and implementing recovery plans where necessary.
• Leading project meetings and communicating clearly on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting testing, commissioning, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
• Coaching project engineers, assistant project managers, and other members of the delivery team.

Your experience

Strong candidates are likely to have substantial experience managing electrical construction or major electrical engineering projects.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Data center and mission-critical construction.
• Advanced manufacturing or semiconductor facilities.
• Industrial and process environments.
• Healthcare or major commercial developments.
• Utility, renewable energy, or battery storage projects.
• Medium-voltage and high-voltage infrastructure.

Employers will typically look for:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• A strong understanding of electrical systems and construction delivery.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar project scopes.
• Proven budget, forecasting, and cost-control capability.
• Confidence handling contracts, change management, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience coordinating field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to lead several project workstreams simultaneously.
• A track record of delivering complex projects safely and successfully.

Technical exposure may include:

• Power distribution systems.
• Switchgear and transformers.
• Generators and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Grounding and bonding.
• Controls and monitoring systems.
• Medium-voltage installations.
• Testing, energization, and commissioning.

Qualifications

A degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related discipline may be preferred, although extensive trade and project-management experience may also be considered.

Professional certifications, electrical licensing, or project-management qualifications may be advantageous depending on the opportunity.

Location and travel

Opportunities will be centered around Dallas and the wider Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Candidates based in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, or surrounding areas may be suitable.

Some projects may require travel, temporary assignment to another site, or regular attendance at active construction locations.

Compensation

Base salary, annual bonus, vehicle allowance, per diem, retirement benefits, healthcare, and other incentives will vary by employer and project scope.

The full package and project details will be discussed before your information is shared for any opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from senior electrical project leaders who are considering their next move, as well as experienced Project Managers ready to take responsibility for larger and more complex programs.