Electrical Project Engineer (32123)

CEC COMPANIES•Irving, TX

About The Position

At CEC, our culture is more than a catch phrase — it is visible in each leader’s commitment to our company’s core values of loyalty, preparedness, and passion. We value excellence, integrity, and hard work from every employee to deliver CEC high standards and performance to all our stakeholders. CEC offers you the chance at an exciting and rewarding career that you will genuinely enjoy, in addition to fantastic benefits and the chance to work with an amazing group of people. With offices in DFW, Austin, and Montana, CEC Facilities Group is one of Texas' premier specialty contractors, and we are growing at a rapid pace. Position Summary This distinctive position is perfect for recent graduates or professionals with 1-3 years of experience in business analytics, finance, or construction-related fields. It combines select responsibilities of an Assistant Project Manager with a strong emphasis on financial ownership, cost control, and accurate reporting while giving you meaningful exposure to the boots-on-the-ground mechanics of executing mega scale endeavors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
0–3 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops count); strong analytical aptitude required.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and leadership potential.
Strong Computer skills.
Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling).
Clear communicator who can bridge field and office perspectives.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by a dynamic construction environment
Demonstrated safety leader and true believer in safety.
Current and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in electrical a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Project Teams and Finance Team on monthly project financials: cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and accurate month-end close processes.
Maintain robust, real-time cost tracking systems and deliver reliable data that informs critical project decisions.
Drive precise, timely project reporting to leadership and internal stakeholders.
Perform workforce and labor analytics to optimize crew productivity, staffing plans, and labor cost control.
Support purchasing, procurement, subcontract management, and material buyout processes.
Contribute to planning, scheduling projections, and budgeting for multi-million-dollar scopes.
Act as a liaison between field/project teams and corporate finance/accounting, translating on-the-ground realities into financial outcomes.
Gain hands-on exposure to construction accounting principles, job-costing methods, percentage-of-completion reporting, and quarterly financial reporting practices.
Develop a deep understanding of the field-generated data points (productivity metrics, material usage, labor hours, change orders, etc.) that ultimately drive project success and profitability.
Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.