Project Manager (Industrial Electrical - On Site)

CEC Energy • Taylor, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

CEC Energy Services is a self-perform electrical construction and industrial services company operating across energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. We execute complex, capital-intensive work where safety, reliability, and execution discipline matter. Our projects support the systems people and industries rely on, including power generation and distribution, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies such as solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
CEC operates in environments where margins are earned through planning, coordination, and disciplined execution, not heroics. We partner with customers who expect professionalism, transparency, and accountability, and we hold ourselves to the same standard.
The Assistant Project Manager I (APM I) supports field execution, workface planning, constraints removal, and quality checks. This role is embedded with crews and superintendents and is focused on learning the business side of project delivery. The APM I is an entry point into the CEC Project Management Team and is expected to develop foundational skills in field operations, project controls, and commercial awareness.

Requirements

• Trade school, Associate's, or Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Alternate: 3–5 years of relevant field or PMT experience
• 0–3 years of total project or field experience
• Hands-on construction or field operations background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn the business side of project delivery
• OSHA-10 required within 6 months
• Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work extended hours as required by project demands
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work safely in active construction environments

Responsibilities

• Safe execution of field construction activities
• Workface planning and daily/weekly work plan development
• Constraint removal ahead of the crews
• Field quality checks and inspections on assigned areas
• As-builts, field logs, and test forms for assigned scopes
• Material and equipment staging and delivery coordination
• Quantity tracking and productivity checks
• Assist in workface planning and look-ahead schedule maintenance
• Conduct field observations and safety pre-task planning support (JSAs)
• Perform punch list walkdowns and support QA/QC field checks
• Maintain accurate field documentation including as-builts and test forms
• Coordinate material and tool delivery to support crew productivity
• Interpret drawings for installation guidance and resolve local field issues
• Escalate decisions and issues to Superintendent, PE, or PM
• Participate in field coordination meetings and take action items
• Support project closeout and documentation activities
• Model STRIVE© values every day, with safety and quality as non-negotiable
• Bring problems forward early with facts, not excuses
• Learn the commercial side of the business — ask questions about cost, schedule, and change
• Build credibility with the craft by showing up, following through, and knowing the work

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree