Electrical Project Manager - Trainee at Knight Electric, Inc. – Justin, Texas

About Knight Electric:
Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others. We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025.

• Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
• Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.

Electrical Project Manager - TRAINEE About this role:
We are seeking candidates with strong electrical field‑based leadership experience, such as Foremen and Superintendents who are interested in transitioning into a Project Manager role. Your hands‑on expertise in planning and executing successful projects in the field has already equipped you with many of the core competencies needed for project management.
Skills such as manpower, budget awareness, scheduling, and coordinating resources translate exceptionally well into our Project Manager training program. With our structured development path, your field experience can serve as a powerful foundation for becoming a highly effective Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in project hand‑off meetings with the pre‑construction team to learn how project objectives, scope, and expectations are transitioned into execution.
• Assist in preparing and tracking project deliverables—including submittals, shop drawings, procurement schedules, and close‑out documentation—while developing strong document‑management skills.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, gaining experience with sequencing, critical path awareness, and schedule updates.
• Learn to establish and manage project budgets, building foundational skills in cost tracking, forecasting, and financial decision‑making.
• Contribute to the coordination of construction activities, including layout, manpower planning, and issue resolution, while strengthening field‑to‑office communication skills.
• Perform detailed itemized take‑offs under guidance to build accuracy in quantity assessment and material planning.
• Assist in creating, managing, and negotiating project scope change proposals to understand the impact of scope adjustments on cost and schedule.
• Learn to create, manage, and track RFIs, ensuring timely communication and resolution of project questions.
• Support compliance efforts by learning and applying company policies, safety standards, and productivity guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and internal teams while developing professional communication and relationship‑management skills.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support overall project success and broaden project management competencies.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years in Field Supervision as a Foreman, Field Manager, Superintendent or related.
• Experience with materials and equipment used in commercial electrical projects.
• Ability to travel at any time to project(s) located at various locations nationwide.
• Intermediate Excel skills are necessary as well as MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and previous planning success for project coordination.
• Successful background in collaborating with customers, vendors, employees, and partners to solve related issues.
• Proficiency in software tools Bluebeam, Procore or similar in the electrical construction industry.
• Must comply with our Conduct and Appearance Standards, which reflect Company image.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• Current Journeyman or Masters License is preferred.
• Projects supervised to include new construction, remodels or retrofits with big-box retail customers is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:· This role will have a base salary and bonus potential between $100,000 - $150,000 annual compensation· Full Medical, Dental, 401(k), vehicle allowance and other benefits · Paid Time Off (PTO) Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

See all our openings at Knight Electric here.
Knight Electric is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications.