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Senior Project Manager – Industrial Design-Build
Location: Southeast U.S. (Flexible within regional markets)
Company: Owen Electric Company, Inc.
Industry: Large Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction
About Owen Electric Company
Owen Electric Company (OEC) is a rapidly growing, large electrical contractor delivering complex industrial, mission-critical, and commercial projects across the Southeast. We are driven by a field-first culture, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to Safety, People, and Quality. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for proven leaders who can drive large, sophisticated projects from cradle to grave and set the standard for excellence along the way.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong design build expertise in industrial electrical work. This is not a back-office role. We need someone who can hunt, win, and deliver: from conceptual budgeting and client engagement through buyout, execution, and closeout of large, technically complex projects. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a boardroom, on a jobsite, or in a preconstruction huddle, and thrives in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
· Lead all phases of large, design-build industrial electrical projects, including initiation, budgeting, procurement, execution, and closeout
· Establish clear work scopes, expectations, and deliverables for internal teams and subcontractors
· Drive accuracy and accountability in forecasting, financial performance, and schedule adherence
Preconstruction and Design Build
· Prepare conceptual budgets and detailed estimates using Accubid Anywhere
· Lead design coordination efforts, collaborating closely with clients, engineers, and field teams to translate concepts into executable plans
· Draft accurate and articulate scope letters that define the work and protect the company’s commercial interests
Client Engagement
· Serve as a key point of contact for clients, building relationships, understanding project drivers, and ensuring alignment throughout the lifecycle
· Represent OEC with professionalism and technical authority in pursuit, proposal, and progress meetings
Team Development and Oversight
· Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams including superintendents, engineers, and coordinators
· Foster a culture of accountability, proactive problem solving, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
· Ten or more years of progressive project management experience in industrial or large commercial electrical construction
· Proven design build project experience with a track record of successful cradle to grave delivery
· Proficiency in Accubid Anywhere for estimating
· Working knowledge of AutoCAD and strong competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
· Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex client relationships
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical details into clear scopes, budgets, and presentations
· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
Why Owen Electric Company
· Opportunity to lead marquee industrial projects across the Southeast
· High performance culture with strong field support and leadership alignment
· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
· A growth environment where your leadership directly impacts the company’s trajectory
Ready to lead? If you are a senior level operator who can win work, lead teams, and deliver excellence, we want to talk to you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
