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Construction Manager

Owen Thomas Group
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

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 preferred
  • Mission-critical, data center, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, industrial, or other complex project experience is preferred
  • 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.

Salary : $110,000 - $180,000

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