Project Manager

Job Description Location: Houston, TX (100% onsite) Payrate: $50/hr W2 Duration: 6 months contract (possible extension based on performance & budget). In this role, the Technical Project Manager will be the critical onsite technical leader to ensure Electrification Solutions project execution meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Technical Project Manager will ensure contractual commitments are fulfilled on schedule and within budget while maintaining high customer satisfaction. This role leverages your expertise to address challenges, formulate and implement objectives for self and others, and influence both short‑term and long‑term business goals. Required Skills Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and zero‑incident culture. 10+ years of construction/field experience, preferably with electrical systems background. Completion of 2 years of trade school, college, or equivalent journeyman experience. Technical Project Manager or Field Project Manager with 10+ years leading the installation, commissioning, and field execution of electrical power distribution systems (switchgear, ATS, UPS, EPMS/SCADA) on large commercial or industrial projects. The ideal candidate has strong construction field leadership and customer‑facing experience, commissioning & startup, etc. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, specifications, and one‑line diagrams. Job Profile Working knowledge of ATS, UPS, and switchgear systems, with exposure to commissioning and EPMS/SCADA concepts. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability for creative issue resolution. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proven experience managing subcontractors, trade labor, and multi‑discipline field teams. Preferred Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and sense of urgency in dealing with tasks. Other languages (Spanish) are an attribute. Customer‑centric approach with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and management at various levels. Demonstrated expertise in project planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent software. Essential Responsibilities Plan and coordinate site engineering activities to ensure alignment with project requirements, compliance, and quality standards. Serve as the primary client’s field representative and technical authority, conducting daily inspections to verify installation, assembly, and commissioning work comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Facilitate issue resolution and maintain schedules. Lead field documentation efforts, managing punch lists, pre‑task plan verifications, and safety walkdowns (including LOTO and PPE compliance). Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including photos, checklists, and punch items, and communicate project status and risks to leadership and customer. Act as the onsite point‑of‑contact, escalating issues as needed to protect project timelines and customer relationships. Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support across electrical and basic mechanical/controls systems as required. Drive formal acceptance of the project, manage contract close‑out activities, and secure customer sign‑off per contractual requirements. Application Information By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from our affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at the applicable link. #J-18808-Ljbffr