Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Houston, TX
Electrical Project Manager jobs in Houston, Texas are in high demand across energy, petrochemical, and large-scale construction, with openings concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Greater Houston Ship Channel area. Employers hiring right now include CEC ENERGY, Affiliated Engineers, and Halff. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position is responsible for job site safety, quality, production, customer service, managing project budgets, schedules, manpower planning, subcontractor coordination, client relationships, and overall project execution to ensure successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience with an electrical contractor, possess a Journeyman Electrician License, and be highly proficient in Procore project management software. This is a 100% in-office position working closely with field operations, estimating, accounting, and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Jobsite safety
- Ensuring work is installed productively and of the highest quality.
- Ensuring excellent customer service.
- Manage multiple commercial electrical construction projects simultaneously.
- Oversee all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, scheduling, construction, and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and manpower plans.
- Monitor project financial performance, including labor productivity, material costs, change orders, and profitability.
- Reviewing purchase orders and sub-contractor agreements.
- Process change orders
- Lead project meetings with clients, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
- Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules.
- Work closely with field supervisors and foremen to ensure project milestones and quality standards are achieved.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and project specifications.
- Provide regular project status updates to company leadership.
- Utilize Procore for project documentation, communication, scheduling, and workflow management.
Required Qualifications
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Minimum five (5) years of project management experience with an electrical contractor.
- Current Journeyman Electrician License.
- Proven experience managing commercial electrical construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, and installation practices.
- Proficiency with Procore project management software.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of order management and contract administration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing design-build and negotiated projects.
- Knowledge of Procore
- Experience with large-scale commercial projects.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Supervisory or leadership experience managing project management teams.
Work Environment
- Full-time, 100% in-office position.
- Fast-paced commercial electrical contracting environment.
- Regular interaction with field personnel, clients, vendors, and executive leadership.
- Project site visits are required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based Bonus opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Company-paid professional development and training opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- CEC ENERGY16C
- Affiliated Engineers16

- Halff8

- Black & Veatch8

- Sargent & Lundy8

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical project manager job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy, petrochemical, and industrial construction sectors, where demand for electrical project managers is consistently strong. The Energy Corridor and downstream chemical plants along the Ship Channel are the densest hiring zones. Candidates with experience managing electrical scopes on oil and gas facilities, industrial plants, or large commercial builds have a clear edge. PMP certification and familiarity with NEC standards used in Texas industrial environments also strengthens your application.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in Houston?
Houston electrical project manager roles are posted by CEC ENERGY, Affiliated Engineers, and Halff and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's hiring mix skews toward engineering and construction firms, energy operators, and industrial contractors rather than the technology employers more common in other major cities.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in Houston?
Yes, but only in limited roles, since electrical project management is heavily site-dependent and most positions require regular presence on job sites or at client facilities. About 0% of electrical project manager openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve estimating, design coordination, or program oversight rather than hands-on construction management.
How can I get an electrical project manager job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is starting as an electrical superintendent, field engineer, or project coordinator with an engineering, construction, or energy contractor in the Greater Houston area. Firms staffing refineries, chemical plants, and large commercial projects along the Ship Channel and in Pasadena often hire junior project staff and promote from within. Supplementing field experience with an associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology and pursuing a CAPM or entry-level PMP credential helps you stand out with Houston's contractor-heavy hiring market.
Which industries hire the most electrical project managers in Houston?
Houston electrical project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's position as the U.S. energy capital means oil and gas, petrochemical processing, and related industrial construction consistently generate more demand for electrical project managers here than in virtually any other American city.
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