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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Electrical Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Project Manager I to manage small to mid-sized electrical construction projects (or defined scopes within larger projects) from kickoff through closeout. This role is based in Georgetown, TX and combines office-based planning with routine site visits to construction and mission-critical/data center environments.

• Location: Georgetown, TX
• Employment type: Full-time, exempt
• Salary: $85,300 - $136,765 per year

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What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned projects or defined scopes from kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment with contract, schedule, and budget requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, short-term lookaheads, and coordination plans with field leadership
• Track project costs, commitments, labor productivity, and forecast financial performance
• Prepare, submit, and manage change orders and support negotiations within defined authority
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant execution of work
• Manage procurement activities, material buyouts, purchase orders, and long-lead item tracking
• Oversee project documentation (RFIs, submittals, logs, correspondence) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Manage owner billing processes (AIA pay applications, lien waivers) and follow up on collections
• Participate in client and contractor meetings; communicate project status, risks, and updates
• Identify project risks and implement solutions or escalate as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies
• Support project closeout: punch lists, commissioning coordination, and final documentation turnover

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What We’re Looking For — Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of electrical construction systems, installation methods, and sequencing
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents independently
• Strong understanding of project cost components (labor, materials, subcontractor costs)
• Experience managing budgets, tracking costs, and supporting basic financial forecasting
• Effective communication skills with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions within defined authority
• Proficiency with project management/construction software (Procore, Autodesk, etc.), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of scheduling tools and multi-trade coordination
• Knowledge of construction safety standards (OSHA) and compliance expectations

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Supervisory & Collaboration Expectations

• No direct supervisory responsibility; provides day-to-day coordination and task-level guidance to subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Supports field leadership (superintendents, foremen) by facilitating communication, documentation flow, and issue tracking
• May assist onboarding of subcontractors and provide training/guidance to junior project support staff

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Required Education, Experience & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience considered)
• Experience: 1–3 years in construction, project coordination, or related role; electrical construction experience preferred
• Certifications/Licenses:
  • OSHA 10 (required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
  • CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E familiarity preferred
  • Entry-level PM training (CAPM or equivalent) preferred but not required

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and routine visits to active construction job sites (commercial, industrial, mission critical/data centers)
• Exposure to typical construction conditions — noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, varying weather
• Must comply with site safety requirements and use PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, appropriate footwear)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods; traverse uneven terrain; climb stairs/ladders
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Reasonable accommodations available in accordance with the ADA

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Compensation & Career Growth

• Salary range: $85,300 — $136,765 per year (listed range based on source posting)
• Opportunity to develop deeper skills in financial management, contract administration, and client-facing project leadership within electrical construction and mission-critical environments
• Access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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