Construction Manager in Houston
Job DescriptionJob Description
We are seeking multiple Construction Managers with strong electrical construction backgrounds to support large-scale projects across the U.S. We are hiring at several levels, from developing Construction Managers through experienced senior-level leaders. The level of each position will be based on the candidate’s experience, project size, electrical scope, and leadership responsibilities.
A large portion of the work is within mission-critical and data center construction, along with advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, commercial, government, and other complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage electrical construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and closeout
- Oversee electrical Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and trade partners
- Plan manpower and monitor labor productivity against project schedules
- Coordinate electrical installation with mechanical, structural, architectural, and other trades
- Manage installation of electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, feeders, conduit, cable, grounding, lighting, and associated equipment
- Coordinate electrical rooms, equipment installations, energization, testing, and commissioning activities
- Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules and support the overall project schedule
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, one-lines, RFIs, submittals, and construction documents
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of major electrical equipment and long-lead materials
- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, engineering teams, general contractors, owners, and clients
- Monitor safety, quality, production, and installation progress in the field
- Identify potential schedule, manpower, material, and coordination issues before they impact the project
- Support cost control, forecasting, change management, and project reporting
- Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout
- Lead and develop field supervision and construction teams
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of construction experience with a strong background in electrical construction
- Experience working for an electrical contractor, MEP contractor, or managing major electrical scopes for a general contractor
- Experience as a Construction Manager, Electrical Superintendent, General Superintendent, Electrical Superintendent, Project Manager, or similar electrical construction leadership role
- Strong understanding of commercial or industrial electrical systems and installation
- Experience managing electrical manpower, field supervision, schedules, materials, and equipment
- Ability to read electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Experience with medium-voltage or low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, or similar electrical infrastructure is
- Mission-critical, data center, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, industrial, or other complex project experience is
- Experience with testing, commissioning, energization, or turnover is a plus
- Strong field leadership and communication skills
- Travel or relocation may be required depending on the project
Experienced Electrical Superintendents and General Superintendents who are ready to take on broader construction management responsibilities are encouraged to apply.