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Electrical Project Manager
Pay Range: $109,000-149,000
Work Location: Remote plus travel
Company Description
Wikota Design & Construction LLC is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company headquartered in Houston, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. We specialize in midstream, helium, pipeline, data center, and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, delivering innovative solutions with a focus on safety, quality, and execution. Our experienced team provides turnkey services from concept through construction for some of the energy industry's most complex infrastructure projects.
Position Summary
The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing electrical scopes of work on industrial and energy infrastructure projects. This role oversees all aspects of project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, field execution, quality control, safety compliance, and client communication. The Electrical Project Manager works closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
Responsibilities
- Manage electrical construction projects from award through commissioning and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Oversee electrical subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
- Monitor project costs, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients, management, and project stakeholders.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure scope compliance.
- Coordinate procurement of electrical equipment and materials to support project schedules.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company safety requirements, client standards, and applicable electrical codes and regulations.
- Support commissioning, startup, and project turnover activities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project partners.
- Mentor project engineers, superintendents, and other project team members.
- Support business development efforts by assisting with estimates, proposals, and project planning activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5 years of project management experience in electrical construction, industrial, energy, pipeline, midstream, RNG, or related EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, motor control systems, instrumentation, and industrial facility construction.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- PMP certification.
- Experience with midstream, gas processing, helium, pipeline, compression, renewable natural gas (RNG), or data center projects.
- EPC project experience from concept through commissioning.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $109,000.00 - $149,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $109,000 - $149,000