Electrical Project ManagerSouthland Holdings | Electrical Contracting DivisionLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
DescriptionSouthland is standing up a new electrical contracting division focused on hyperscale data center and industrial clients across North America. We're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help lead project execution for this new business line from the ground up. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape processes, teams, and client relationships as the division scales.
Responsibilities- Own end-to-end project management for electrical construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout, with a focus on mission-critical and industrial facilities (data centers, substations, large industrial/manufacturing sites)
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; track cost performance and forecast to completion
- Serve as primary client-facing point of contact, managing expectations, change orders, and overall project relationships with hyperscale and industrial clients
- Coordinate closely with the division's Qualifying Party/Master Electrician and field superintendents to ensure code compliance, safety, and quality standards are met on every project
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope negotiation, procurement, and performance oversight
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and RFIs; drive resolution of design and constructability issues
- Lead project meetings, produce owner/client reporting, and maintain accurate project documentation
- Partner with estimating and business development on pursuits, proposals, and scope development for new work
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and all applicable local/state electrical codes and permitting requirements
- Mentor project engineers and support staff as the division builds out its team
Requirements- 5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, with direct experience managing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical (data center) projects
- Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Texas electrical licensing/permitting requirements (TDLR familiarity a plus)
- Proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships on projects of significant scale
- Experience working directly with hyperscale, industrial, or large commercial ownership groups preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (Procore, MS Project, or similar)
- Strong communication and client-management skills; comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
- Willingness to travel to project sites across the DFW area and, as the division grows, other regions
