Electrical Project Manager

Location: Austin, TX – 909 W 45th St #633 Bldg 3 (with additional sites throughout Texas). This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position in the Maintenance & Construction department of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Pay

Salary range: $6,377.50 – $8,886.16 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑B‑24.

Schedule

Shift: Day (First). Eligible for telework and up to 25 % travel. On‑call availability 24/7 for emergency electrical support.

Benefits

• 100 % paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time‑off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage

Brief Job Description

Acts as the owner’s representative with architects, engineers, and contractors on renovation, remodeling, or major repair projects for Supported Living Centers and State Hospitals. Reviews and advises on changes to budget, scope, and timelines, and provides technical guidance on electrical system operations, repairs, and renovations. Manages technical engineering design reviews, equipment submittal assessments, field quality‑assurance inspections, and high‑tier diagnostic emergency troubleshooting for electrical distribution, control systems, and power infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions

• Review plans, blueprints, one‑line diagrams, distribution network maps, riser layouts, and fault‑current calculations for NEC compliance and structural constraints (30%).
• Coordinate troubleshooting and diagnostics of electrical system operations as a subject‑matter expert (30%).
• Lead critical emergency troubleshooting during power drops, sub‑panel failures, phase imbalances, or safety trips to restore infrastructure safely (30%).
• Maintain 24/7 on‑call availability to provide telephone troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and status updates to management (10%).
• Audit submittal packages, equipment cut sheets, switchgear configurations, and transformer ratings for design footprint and ampacity compliance (10%).
• Perform field quality‑assurance inspections of low, medium, and high‑voltage installations, grounding systems, conduit pathways, motor control centers, and transfer switches (10%).
• Represent the agency with design engineers and contractors to resolve schematic errors, enforce compliance corrections, and sign off on safe system completions (10%).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: construction project‑management guidelines for moderate‑scope projects; electrical code (NEC) and field applicability; local, state, and federal regulations relevant to assigned projects.
• Skills in: monitoring construction project management; high, medium, and low‑voltage electrical installations and operations; assessing scope and budget changes; proficient use of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to: exercise sound judgment for critical decisions; analyze complex information and develop mitigation plans; negotiate and facilitate; identify project risks; understand construction processes and procurement methods; prepare reports and organize project documents; communicate effectively and coordinate the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• Current, active State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License (TDLR).
• Preferred: International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector or Electrical Plans Examiner certification.
• Preferred: Specialized certification in NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) or safety training in medium‑voltage splicing techniques.

Initial Screening Criteria

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an electrician or electrical superintendent for a contractor, owner representative, or owner.
• Experience reviewing electrical plans and specifications.
• Preferred experience with projects for local, state, federal, healthcare, or non‑profit entities.
• Preferred experience using project‑management software or tracking databases.
• Preferred certification: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Information

This position may offer part‑time mobile work, subject to eligibility and agency policy; mobile employees are not reimbursed for travel to their designated headquarters. New employees will attend orientation and manage administrative functions from the Austin headquarters. Military veterans, active‑duty personnel, reservists, and guardsmen are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for the hiring process in compliance with the ADA. Background checks, E‑Verify, and I‑9 documentation are required for hire.