Senior Electrical Project Manager

PureGridElectrical · Dallas, TX · 3 wk ago

On-siteInformation Technology$28k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the flawless execution of large-scale, heavy industrial electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of dedicated Project Management experience within the commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting space, with a proven track record managing fast-track, design-build projects. They should have a deep, comprehensive understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical systems, including major equipment power distribution, high/medium-voltage substations, data centers, or complex logistics/manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

Total Project Ownership: Lead the flawless execution of large-scale, heavy industrial electrical projects, taking total accountability for safety, budget control, and schedule certainty.
Design-Build Collaboration: Partner closely with GC project managers, in-house engineers, and owners early in the preconstruction phase to define scope, evaluate constructibility, and optimize electrical system designs.
Financial Management: Drive profitability by managing project budgets, approving major equipment and material procurement (switchgear, transformers, etc.), forecasting cash flow, and rigorously negotiating change orders.
Field Liaison & Support: Team up with our Field Operations Manager and on-site General Superintendents to ensure clear project plans are cleanly executed, tracking daily trade productivity and site logistics.
Client & Partner Relations: Serve as the primary, highly responsive communication bridge between PureGrid and major general contractors like ARCO/Murray, ensuring alignment across fast-track nationwide portfolios.
Schedule & Risk Management: Utilize advanced scheduling tools to proactively identify utility interconnection bottlenecks, long-lead equipment delays, or sequencing issues before they hit the critical path.

Requirements

Necessary Qualifications: Experience, Technical Background, Education, Software Proficiency, Leadership & Communication, Travel & Location.

Qualifications

Experience: 8–12+ years of dedicated Project Management experience within the commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting space.
Technical Background: Deep, comprehensive understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical systems, including major equipment power distribution, high/medium-voltage substations, data centers, or complex logistics/manufacturing facilities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical business field is highly preferred.
Software Proficiency: Expert-level capability with modern construction management software; extensive hands-on experience with Procore and Bluebeam is required.
Leadership & Communication: Exceptionally strong written, verbal, and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving and a knack for building trust with sophisticated GC partners.
Travel & Location: Ability to travel as required to support nationwide projects during critical phases (turnover, major utility cut-overs, commissioning).

Skills

Project Management
Electrical Systems
Construction Management
Financial Management
Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving

Benefits

We offer a compensation and benefits package that not only supports our associates and their families but also benefits local communities and communities around the world. This includes an industry-leading performance-based bonus program, traditional and Roth 401(k), tuition reimbursement for associates, scholarships for associates' children up to $28,000 per child, 1-week paid volunteer leave each year, 100% charitable match, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, and paid parental leave.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is based out of Dallas, TX. Ability to travel as required to support nationwide projects during critical phases (turnover, major utility cut-overs, commissioning).

Core Capabilities

Middle-to-heavy industrial electrical work, Labor and material procurement, Major equipment power distribution, Nationwide project support.

Legal Disclaimer

EEO, including disability/vets. PureGrid Electrical does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. All interested candidates must apply independently and directly to the job posting.