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

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

Required Background

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

Compensation & Perks

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

Ready to lead and grow an electrical service business in Central Texas? Apply now - we're moving quickly on this search.